How to Pronounce Filet

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfɪleɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “filet”

"filet" has 2 syllables: fil-et. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does filet mean?

noun

  1. A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.
  2. A fine strip of any material, in various technical uses.

verb

  1. To slice, bone or make into fillets.
  2. To apply, create, or specify a rounded or filled corner to.

Synonyms

filetbonedebone

Antonyms

round

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Words that rhyme with filet

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

filletnettingtenderloinwispnetmeshtricklegear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filet"?▾

"Filet" has 2 syllables: fil · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "filet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filet" is /ˈfɪleɪ/.

What does "filet" mean?▾

Filet: A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.

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