How to pronounce tilak
Say it like TIL-uk. Tilak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tilak
American and British speakers say tilak in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪlək/ in the US and /ˈtɪlək/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIL-uk.
What does tilak mean?
- A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.
Words that rhyme with tilak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tilak.
Questions about saying tilak
How do you pronounce tilak?
Say TIL-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪlək/. In British English it is /ˈtɪlək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilak?
Tilak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say tilak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪlək/ and the British form is /ˈtɪlək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.