How Do You Spell SLEET?

Pronunciation: [slˈiːt] (IPA)

Sleet is spelled with five letters, and it is pronounced as /sliːt/. The "s" sound at the beginning is followed by the long "ee" sound, which is spelled using the combination of "ee". The "l" sound is then added, followed by the "ee" sound again, and finally the "t" sound. Sleet is a type of precipitation that falls as ice pellets, often mixing with rain or snow. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of words like sleet can help to improve overall communication skills.

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SLEET Meaning and Definition

  1. Sleet, as a noun, refers to a form of precipitation that falls from the sky in the form of ice pellets. It is composed of small translucent or partially frozen raindrops that freeze while passing through a layer of freezing air. Sleet typically occurs during winter or colder weather conditions. It is distinguished from freezing rain by the fact that sleet pellets are solid and bounce when they hit a surface, whereas freezing rain droplets remain liquid and coat objects in a layer of ice.

    As a verb, "sleet" describes the act of raining or falling in the form of sleet. It is a meteorological term used to explain the occurrence of frozen precipitation. When sleet is present, it usually indicates that the temperature is near or below freezing, causing liquid precipitation to freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground.

    Sleet is often associated with discomfort and hazardous conditions on roads and sidewalks, as the ice pellets can create slippery surfaces and reduce visibility. It can also lead to the formation of ice on power lines, trees, and other structures. However, sleet can be an important source of water for agriculture and ecosystems in regions where the precipitation levels are low.

    Sleet is commonly found in regions with cold winters, including temperate climates and certain high-altitude areas. It is an important term in meteorology and is used to describe a specific type of wintry precipitation.

  2. • Rain mingled with snow or hail.
    • To rain with mingled snow or hail.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SLEET

The word "sleet" originated in Middle English as "slete", derived from the Old English word "slete" or "slyt", meaning "hail" or "slush". This Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "slaitaz", which meant "hailstone" or "ice". The etymology of "sleet" ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sleidh-", meaning "to slide" or "to slip", likely referring to the slippery nature of frozen precipitation.

Similar spelling words for SLEET

Plural form of SLEET is SLEETS

Conjugate verb Sleet

CONDITIONAL

I would sleet
you would sleet
he/she/it would sleet
we would sleet
they would sleet

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sleeting
you would be sleeting
he/she/it would be sleeting
we would be sleeting
they would be sleeting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sleet
you would have sleet
he/she/it would have sleet
we would have sleet
they would have sleet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sleeting
you would have been sleeting
he/she/it would have been sleeting
we would have been sleeting
they would have been sleeting

FUTURE

I will sleet
you will sleet
he/she/it will sleet
we will sleet
they will sleet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sleeting
you will be sleeting
he/she/it will be sleeting
we will be sleeting
they will be sleeting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sleeted
you will have sleeted
he/she/it will have sleeted
we will have sleeted
they will have sleeted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sleeting
you will have been sleeting
he/she/it will have been sleeting
we will have been sleeting
they will have been sleeting

IMPERATIVE

you sleet
we let´s sleet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sleet

PAST

I sleeted
you sleeted
he/she/it sleeted
we sleeted
they sleeted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sleeting
you were sleeting
he/she/it was sleeting
we were sleeting
they were sleeting

PAST PARTICIPLE

sleeted

PAST PERFECT

I had sleeted
you had sleeted
he/she/it had sleeted
we had sleeted
they had sleeted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sleeting
you had been sleeting
he/she/it had been sleeting
we had been sleeting
they had been sleeting

PRESENT

I sleet
you sleet
he/she/it sleets
we sleet
they sleet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sleeting
you are sleeting
he/she/it is sleeting
we are sleeting
they are sleeting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sleeting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sleeted
you have sleeted
he/she/it has sleeted
we have sleeted
they have sleeted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sleeting
you have been sleeting
he/she/it has been sleeting
we have been sleeting
they have been sleeting
I would have sleeted
we would have sleeted
you would have sleeted
he/she/it would have sleeted
they would have sleeted

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