How to pronounce jilt
Say it like JILT. Jilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jilt
American and British speakers say jilt in essentially the same way: /dʒɪlt/ in the US and /dʒɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JILT.
What does jilt mean?
- To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.
- A woman who readily casts aside her lover.
Where does jilt come from?
Contraction of jillet (“a giddy girl, a jill-flirt”).
Words that rhyme with jilt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jilt.
Questions about saying jilt
How do you pronounce jilt?
Say JILT. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪlt/. In British English it is /dʒɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jilt?
Jilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JILT.
Do Americans and Brits say jilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪlt/ and the British form is /dʒɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.