How To Pronounce Let off
let off
In British English, let off is pronounced /ˌletˈɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌletˈɒf]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌletˈɔːf/.
Let off has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Let off has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Let off
How do you pronounce let off in British English?
In British English, let off is pronounced /ˌletˈɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌletˈɒf].
How do you pronounce let off in American English?
In American English, let off is pronounced /ˌletˈɔːf/.
How many syllables are in let off?
Let off has two syllables, /let/ + /ɒf/.
Where is the stress in let off?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /ɒf/.
Do British and American English pronounce let off the same way?
No. British English has /ˌletˈɒf/ and American English has /ˌletˈɔːf/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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