How to Pronounce “fillet”
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- American (US)
- /ˈfɪlɪt/
- British (UK)
- /ˈfɪlɪt/
What “fillet” means
noun — A boneless piece of meat or fish.
Example: He ordered the fish fillet.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “fillet” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfɪlɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "fillet" mean?
fillet (noun): A boneless piece of meat or fish. For example — He ordered the fish fillet.
How do you pronounce "fillet" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "fillet", /ˈfɪlɪt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "fillet"?
/ˈfɪlɪt/ in American English, /ˈfɪlɪt/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "fillet"?
“fillet” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfɪlɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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