How to pronounce pilot
Say it like PY-lut. Pilot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pilot
American and British speakers say pilot in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪlət/ in the US and /ˈpaɪlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-lut.
What does pilot mean?
- operate an airplane“The pilot flew to Cuba”
- act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance“Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?”“Who was navigating the ship during the accident?”
- someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
- a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
- a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pilot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pilot.
Questions about saying pilot
How do you pronounce pilot?
Say PY-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪlət/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilot?
Pilot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say pilot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪlət/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.