How to pronounce tildes
Say it like TIL-dez. Tildes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- dez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tildes 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.
- dezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tildes
American and British speakers say tildes in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪldɛz/ in the US and /ˈtɪldɛz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIL-dez.
What does tildes mean?
- plural of tilde How to pronounce tilde
Questions about saying tildes
How do you pronounce tildes?
Say TIL-dez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪldɛz/. In British English it is /ˈtɪldɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tildes?
Tildes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · dez.
Do Americans and Brits say tildes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪldɛz/ and the British form is /ˈtɪldɛz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.