How to pronounce gilded
Say it like GHIL-did. Gilded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gilded
American and British speakers say gilded in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪldɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡɪldɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-did.
What does gilded mean?
- simple past and past participle of gild How to pronounce gild
- Having the color or quality of gold.
- Made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold.
- Having a falsely pleasant appearance; sugarcoated.
Where does gilded come from?
From gild + -ed.
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Questions about saying gilded
How do you pronounce gilded?
Say GHIL-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪldɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilded?
Gilded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · did.
Do Americans and Brits say gilded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪldɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪldɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.