How many syllables in fillet?

There are 2 syllables in the word fillet.

Divide fillet into syllables:

fillet (noun):: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband; fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members.

fastener

fastening

filet

fish filet

fish fillet

fixing

holdfast

lemniscus

stopping

taenia

tenia

put in

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