How to pronounce hilt
Say it like HILT. Hilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hilt
American and British speakers say hilt in essentially the same way: /hɪlt/ in the US and /hɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HILT.
What does hilt mean?
- The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
- To provide with a hilt.
Where does hilt come from?
From Middle English hilt, hilte, from Old English hilt, hilte, from Proto-Germanic *heltą, *heltǭ, *heltō, *hiltijō, (compare Old Norse hjalt, Old High German helza, Old Saxon helta), from Proto-Indo-European *kel- (“to strike, cut”) (see holt).
Words that rhyme with hilt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hilt.
Questions about saying hilt
How do you pronounce hilt?
Say HILT. The American pronunciation is /hɪlt/. In British English it is /hɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilt?
Hilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HILT.
Do Americans and Brits say hilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪlt/ and the British form is /hɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.