How to Pronounce Pellet

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛlɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pellet”

"pellet" has 2 syllables: pell-et. It rhymes with fellate and helot, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pellet mean?

noun

  1. A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.

    “a pellet of wood, paper, or ore”

  2. A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns.

verb

  1. To form into pellets.
  2. To strike with pellets.

Synonyms

pelletize

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Words that rhyme with pellet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fellatehelotappellategelatevelletwellatbelet

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pellet"?▾

"Pellet" has 2 syllables: pell · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "pellet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pellet" is /ˈpɛlɪt/.

What does "pellet" mean?▾

Pellet: A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.

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