How to pronounce kilty
Say it like KIL-tee. Kilty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
- KIL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kilty 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 kilty
American and British speakers say kilty in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪlti/ in the US and /ˈkɪlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-tee.
What does kilty mean?
- A flap of fringed leather covering part of a boot's tongue and lace.
Words that rhyme with kilty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kilty.
Questions about saying kilty
How do you pronounce kilty?
Say KIL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlti/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kilty?
Kilty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say kilty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪlti/ and the British form is /ˈkɪlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.