How to pronounce stilt
Say it like STILT. Stilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stilt
American and British speakers say stilt in essentially the same way: /stɪlt/ in the US and /stɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STILT.
What does stilt mean?
- Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
- A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
- Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
- to raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
- to apply unnecessary pomp or formality
Where does stilt come from?
From Middle English stilte, stulte, from Old English *stilte, *stylte, from Proto-Germanic *stiltijǭ, *staltijǭ, *stultijǭ (“stilt”), from Proto-Germanic *stelt- (“to be stiff”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stilt
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Questions about saying stilt
How do you pronounce stilt?
Say STILT. The American pronunciation is /stɪlt/. In British English it is /stɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stilt?
Stilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STILT.
Do Americans and Brits say stilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪlt/ and the British form is /stɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.