How to Pronounce Wallet

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɒlɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wallet”

"wallet" has 2 syllables: wall-et. It rhymes with gallate and swallet, if that helps it stick.

What does wallet mean?

noun

  1. A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

    “The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.”

  2. (by extension) A person's bank account or assets.

    “It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.”

Synonyms

billfoldpocketbook

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Words that rhyme with wallet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallateswalletpolitpollett

Related words

billfoldnotecaseportfoliopaperbookpaperworkbriefcasesuitcase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wallet"?▾

"Wallet" has 2 syllables: wall · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "wallet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wallet" is /ˈwɒlɪt/.

What does "wallet" mean?▾

Wallet: A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

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