How to pronounce bekilted
Say it like bih-KIL-tud. Bekilted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIL).
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- bih
- KIL
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bekilted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bekilted
American and British speakers say bekilted in essentially the same way: /bɪˈkɪltəd/ in the US and /bɪˈkɪltəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-KIL-tud.
What does bekilted mean?
- Wearing a kilt.
Where does bekilted come from?
From be- + kilt + -ed.
Questions about saying bekilted
How do you pronounce bekilted?
Say bih-KIL-tud. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈkɪltəd/. In British English it is /bɪˈkɪltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bekilted?
Bekilted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIL). Broken into parts: bih · KIL · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say bekilted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈkɪltəd/ and the British form is /bɪˈkɪltəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.