How to pronounce quilting
Say it like KWIL-ting. Quilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quilting
American and British speakers say quilting in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-ting.
What does quilting mean?
- A layer or layers of quilted padding.
- The practice of creating quilts
- present participle and gerund of quilt How to pronounce quilt
Words that rhyme with quilting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quilting.
Questions about saying quilting
How do you pronounce quilting?
Say KWIL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilting?
Quilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say quilting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.