How to pronounce kiltie
Say it like KIL-tee. Kiltie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiltie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kiltie
American and British speakers say kiltie in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪlti/ in the US and /ˈkɪltiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-tee.
What does kiltie mean?
- A shoe having a fringed tongue or fringed extra piece that lies over the tongue.
- The fringed tongue of such a shoe.
- A person who wears a kilt.
Words that rhyme with kiltie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiltie.
Questions about saying kiltie
How do you pronounce kiltie?
Say KIL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlti/. In British English it is /ˈkɪltiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiltie?
Kiltie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say kiltie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪlti/ and the British form is /ˈkɪltiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.