inlet

/ˈɪnlet/

Syllables in·let

Stress IN-let

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

let

/let/

short e

Meaning

a narrow body of water leading inland; an opening for fluid or air to enter

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(sit) + let=/let/(let)

Example

The boat moved slowly into the inlet.