How to pronounce jilting
Say it like JIL-ting. Jilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL).
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- JIL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jilting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jilting
American and British speakers say jilting in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIL-ting.
What does jilting mean?
Words that rhyme with jilting
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Questions about saying jilting
How do you pronounce jilting?
Say JIL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jilting?
Jilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL). Broken into parts: JIL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say jilting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.