How to pronounce tiller
Say it like TIL-er. Tiller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tiller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIL-uh.
What does tiller mean?
- A person who tills; a farmer.
- A machine that mechanically tills the soil.
- A shoot of a plant which springs from the root or bottom of the original stalk; a sapling; a sucker.
- To produce new shoots from the root or from around the bottom of the original stalk; stool.
Where does tiller come from?
From Middle English tilier; equivalent to till + -er.
Words that rhyme with tiller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tiller.
Questions about saying tiller
How do you pronounce tiller?
Say TIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiller?
Tiller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · er.
Is tiller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɪlə/ (TIL-uh).