How to pronounce winglet
Say it like WING-lut. Winglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winglet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of winglet
American and British speakers say winglet in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋlət/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-lut.
What does winglet mean?
- A little wing.
- A winglike structure at a wingtip set at an angle to the plane of the wing designed to reduce drag by its effect on wingtip vortices.
- The bastard wing or alula of a bird.
Where does winglet come from?
From wing + -let.
Questions about saying winglet
How do you pronounce winglet?
Say WING-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋlət/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winglet?
Winglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say winglet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋlət/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.