How to Pronounce Let

To pronounce "let", say LET — one syllable, IPA /lɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/lɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “let”

"let" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

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

What does let mean?

noun

  1. The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

verb

  1. To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

    “After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.”

  2. To leave.

    “Let me alone!”

verb

  1. To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
  2. To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.

Synonyms

allowpermit

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Words that rhyme with let

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

leavegetpermitallowhavecountenancerentlease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "let"?▾

"Let" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "let"?▾

The IPA transcription of "let" is /lɛt/.

What does "let" mean?▾

Let: The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

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