American English pronunciation

How to pronounce inlets

IPA transcription: ['ɪn,lɛts]

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Noun

  • an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

  • an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container

Usage examples

  • Objects pass messages from their outlets to the inlets of connected objects.
  • Cockpit ventilation is via exterior air inlets.
  • The coastline is indented with inlets, capes and peninsulas.