How to pronounce ilk
Say it like ILK. Ilk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ILK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ilk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ilk
American and British speakers say ilk in essentially the same way: /ɪlk/ in the US and /ɪlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ILK.
What does ilk mean?
- Very; same.
- A type, race, or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
Where does ilk come from?
The sense of “type”, “kind” is from the application of the phrase of that ilk to families: the word thus came to mean family.
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Questions about saying ilk
How do you pronounce ilk?
Say ILK. The American pronunciation is /ɪlk/. In British English it is /ɪlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ilk?
Ilk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ILK.
Do Americans and Brits say ilk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪlk/ and the British form is /ɪlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.