How to pronounce aillt
Say it like EYELT. Aillt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EYELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aillt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aillt
American and British speakers say aillt in essentially the same way: /aɪlt/ in the US and /aɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYELT.
What does aillt mean?
- A member of a semi-servile class among the Cymry.
Where does aillt come from?
Borrowed from Welsh aillt.
Questions about saying aillt
How do you pronounce aillt?
Say EYELT. The American pronunciation is /aɪlt/. In British English it is /aɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aillt?
Aillt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EYELT.
Do Americans and Brits say aillt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪlt/ and the British form is /aɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.