How to Pronounce “athlete

word

/ˈæθˌɫit/
ATH-leet
/ˈæθliːt/
ATH-leet

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæθˌɫit/

British English

/ˈæθliːt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ATH-leet

UK

ATH-leet

Listen in Context

He is an athlete at the local track club.

The athlete won a gold medal.

My sister wants to be an athlete when she grows up.

Being an athlete takes a lot of discipline and hard work.