How to pronounce quilty
Say it like KWIL-tee. Quilty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quilty
American and British speakers say quilty in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪlti/ in the US and /ˈkwɪlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-tee.
What does quilty mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a quilt.
Where does quilty come from?
From quilt + -y.
Words that rhyme with quilty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quilty.
Questions about saying quilty
How do you pronounce quilty?
Say KWIL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪlti/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilty?
Quilty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say quilty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪlti/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.