How to pronounce stillth
Say it like STILTH. Stillth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STILTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stillth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stillth
American and British speakers say stillth in essentially the same way: /stɪlθ/ in the US and /stɪlθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STILTH.
What does stillth mean?
- The state, quality, or condition of being still; stillness; tranquility; peace.
Where does stillth come from?
From Middle English stilthe, from Old English *stilþ, *stillþ, *stillþu (“stillness”), from Proto-Germanic *stilliþō (“stillness, quietness”), equivalent to still + -th (abstract nominal suffix).
Words that rhyme with stillth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stillth.
Questions about saying stillth
How do you pronounce stillth?
Say STILTH. The American pronunciation is /stɪlθ/. In British English it is /stɪlθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stillth?
Stillth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STILTH.
Do Americans and Brits say stillth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪlθ/ and the British form is /stɪlθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.