How to pronounce jilted
Say it like JIL-tid. Jilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL).
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- JIL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jilted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jilted
American and British speakers say jilted in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪltɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIL-tid.
What does jilted mean?
- simple past and past participle of jilt How to pronounce jilt
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Words that rhyme with jilted
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Questions about saying jilted
How do you pronounce jilted?
Say JIL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jilted?
Jilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL). Broken into parts: JIL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say jilted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪltɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.