How to Pronounce Collet

To pronounce "collet", say COLL-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒlɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɒlɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “collet”

"collet" has 2 syllables: coll-et. It rhymes with wallet and gallate, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: collett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does collet mean?

noun

  1. A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.

    “That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits.”

  2. In jewelry, the rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set. Compare bezel.

    “There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring.”

Words that rhyme with collet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

walletgallateswalletpolitpollett

Related words

ferrulecrownsnarecollarsicardclampcaplinclasp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collet"?▾

"Collet" has 2 syllables: coll · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "collet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collet" is /ˈkɒlɪt/.

What does "collet" mean?▾

Collet: A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.

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