How to pronounce quilted
Say it like KWIL-tid. Quilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quilted
American and British speakers say quilted in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪltɪd/ in the US and /ˈkwɪltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-tid.
What does quilted mean?
- Having the characteristics of a quilt; specifically, having two layers of cloth sewn together, with a layer of padding between them.
- Having characteristics that approximate the above to some degree.“a brand of quilted toilet paper”
- simple past and past participle of quilt How to pronounce quilt
Words that rhyme with quilted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quilted.
Questions about saying quilted
How do you pronounce quilted?
Say KWIL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilted?
Quilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say quilted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪltɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.