American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'let' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "let" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "let"

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Simple pronunciation
leht
IPA transcription
/lɛt̚/
Word frequency
113th

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What does "let" mean?

  1. 1.to allow someone to do something
  2. 2.to rent out a property or room

Examples of "let" in a sentence

  • Please let me go to the party.
  • I can't let you in without an invitation.
  • Let's go to the beach this weekend.

How common is "let"?

Let is the 113th most common word in English.

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