How to pronounce Stilton
Say it like STIL-tun. Stilton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL).
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- STIL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Stilton
American and British speakers say Stilton in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪltən/ in the US and /ˈstɪltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIL-tun.
What does Stilton mean?
- A type of blue-veined cheese made in England.
Questions about saying Stilton
How do you pronounce Stilton?
Say STIL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪltən/. In British English it is /ˈstɪltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Stilton?
Stilton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL). Broken into parts: STIL · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Stilton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪltən/ and the British form is /ˈstɪltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.