How to Pronounce Mallet

To pronounce "mallet", say MALL-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmælɪt/. 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

/ˈmælɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mallet”

"mallet" has 2 syllables: mall-et. It rhymes with palate and palette, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mallet mean?

noun

  1. A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.

    “Carpenters use mallets for assembling.”

  2. A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.

verb

  1. To beat or strike with a mallet.

Words that rhyme with mallet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

palatepalettepalletsalletcalletballotcallatgalletcallotshallot

Related words

sledgehammerhammerharnessplasticvinylgavelstevensbachelier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mallet"?▾

"Mallet" has 2 syllables: mall · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "mallet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mallet" is /ˈmælɪt/.

What does "mallet" mean?▾

Mallet: A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.

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