How to pronounce stilted
Say it like STIL-tid. Stilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL).
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- STIL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILSay 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 stilted
American and British speakers say stilted in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪltɪd/ in the US and /ˈstɪltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIL-tid.
What does stilted mean?
- Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
- Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.“He gave a stilted bow and left.”
- Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts (“supporting pillars or posts”); also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
- simple past and past participle of stilt How to pronounce stilt
Where does stilted come from?
From stilt + -ed.
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Questions about saying stilted
How do you pronounce stilted?
Say STIL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstɪltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stilted?
Stilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL). Broken into parts: STIL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say stilted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪltɪd/ and the British form is /ˈstɪltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.