How to pronounce tilt
Say it like TILT. Tilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tilt
American and British speakers say tilt in essentially the same way: /tɪlt/ in the US and /tɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TILT.
What does tilt mean?
- to incline or bend from a vertical position“She leaned over the banister”
- heel over“The tower is tilting”“The ceiling is slanting”
- move sideways or in an unsteady way“The ship careened out of control”
- a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement“they were involved in a violent argument”
- a slight but noticeable partiality“the court's tilt toward conservative rulings”
Where does tilt come from?
The sense of gaming frustration is said to originate with pinball.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tilt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tilt.
Questions about saying tilt
How do you pronounce tilt?
Say TILT. The American pronunciation is /tɪlt/. In British English it is /tɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilt?
Tilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TILT.
Do Americans and Brits say tilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪlt/ and the British form is /tɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.