How to pronounce kilts
Say it like KILTS. Kilts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KILTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kilts
American and British speakers say kilts in essentially the same way: /kɪlts/ in the US and /kɪlts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KILTS.
What does kilts mean?
- plural of kilt How to pronounce kilt
Questions about saying kilts
How do you pronounce kilts?
Say KILTS. The American pronunciation is /kɪlts/. In British English it is /kɪlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilts?
Kilts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KILTS.
Do Americans and Brits say kilts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪlts/ and the British form is /kɪlts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.