How to pronounce lilting
Say it like LIL-ting. Lilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL).
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- LIL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LILSay 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 lilting
American and British speakers say lilting in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIL-ting.
What does lilting mean?
- Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.
- A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
- present participle and gerund of lilt How to pronounce lilt
Words that rhyme with lilting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lilting.
Questions about saying lilting
How do you pronounce lilting?
Say LIL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilting?
Lilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL). Broken into parts: LIL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say lilting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.