Definition: Beadlet is a term used in the field of linguistics, specifically in the study of phonology. It refers to a type of sound that is produced by the lips and tongue simultaneously at the same time. In linguistics, a "beadlet" is defined as a single syllable sound that has three or more distinct sounds (i.e., it's not a combination of two or more syllables). The term was introduced by Peter Schuyler in his book "Phon