How to pronounce tilly
Say it like TIL-ee. Tilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilly 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tilly
American and British speakers say tilly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪli/ in the US and /ˈtɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIL-ee.
What does tilly mean?
- An extra product given to a customer at no additional charge; a lagniappe.
- A small open-backed truck.
- Containing till (unsorted glacial sediment).
Where does tilly come from?
From Irish tuilleadh (“more”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tilly.
Questions about saying tilly
How do you pronounce tilly?
Say TIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilly?
Tilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.