How to pronounce illth
Say it like ILTH. Illth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ILTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of illth
American and British speakers say illth in essentially the same way: /ɪlθ/ in the US and /ɪlθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ILTH.
What does illth mean?
- The opposite of wealth; that which, by its possession, causes damage of some kind.
Where does illth come from?
From ill + -th (abstract nominal suffix), coined by John Ruskin as an opposite for wealth, in the sense of ill being the opposite of well.
Words that rhyme with illth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of illth.
Questions about saying illth
How do you pronounce illth?
Say ILTH. The American pronunciation is /ɪlθ/. In British English it is /ɪlθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illth?
Illth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ILTH.
Do Americans and Brits say illth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪlθ/ and the British form is /ɪlθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.