How to Pronounce Hamlet

To pronounce "hamlet", say HAML-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæm.lət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhæm.lət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hamlet”

"hamlet" has 2 syllables: haml-et. It rhymes with camblet and camlet, if that helps it stick.

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

What does hamlet mean?

noun

  1. A small village or a group of houses.
  2. A village that does not have its own church.

Synonyms

thorp

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Words that rhyme with hamlet

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cambletcamletsamletchamletbramletbramletthamlett

Related words

villagecrossroadsdorpdaneaycommunitysettlementlower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hamlet"?▾

"Hamlet" has 2 syllables: haml · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "hamlet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hamlet" is /ˈhæm.lət/.

What does "hamlet" mean?▾

Hamlet: A small village or a group of houses.

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