How to Pronounce Eyelet

To pronounce "eyelet", say EY-el-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪ.lət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈaɪ.lət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eyelet”

"eyelet" has 3 syllables: ey-el-et. It rhymes with pilot and violet, if that helps it stick.

What does eyelet mean?

noun

  1. An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

    “Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time.”

  2. A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter.

verb

  1. To make eyelets in.

Words that rhyme with eyelet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pilotvioletpilateautopilotpileategyropilot

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eyelet"?▾

"Eyelet" has 3 syllables: ey · el · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "eyelet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eyelet" is /ˈaɪ.lət/.

What does "eyelet" mean?▾

Eyelet: An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

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