How to pronounce quilt
Say it like KWILT. Quilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quilt
American and British speakers say quilt in essentially the same way: /kwɪlt/ in the US and /kwɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWILT.
What does quilt mean?
- A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.“My grandmother is going to sew a quilt.”
- A roll of material with sound-absorbing properties, used in soundproofing.
- A quilted skirt worn by women.
- To construct a quilt.
- To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique.
Where does quilt come from?
Inherited from Middle English quilte, quylte, from Anglo-Norman quilte and Old French coilte, cuilte (compare French couette), from Latin culcita.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with quilt
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Questions about saying quilt
How do you pronounce quilt?
Say KWILT. The American pronunciation is /kwɪlt/. In British English it is /kwɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilt?
Quilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWILT.
Do Americans and Brits say quilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪlt/ and the British form is /kwɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.