How to pronounce tilth
Say it like TILTH. Tilth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TILTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TILTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tilth
American and British speakers say tilth in essentially the same way: /tɪlθ/ in the US and /tɪlθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TILTH.
What does tilth mean?
- Agricultural labor; husbandry.
- The state of being tilled, or prepared for a crop; culture.“The land is in good tilth and ready to plant.”
- Cultivated land
Where does tilth come from?
From Middle English tilthe, from Old English tilþ, tilþe, corresponding to till + -th (abstract nominal suffix).
Words that rhyme with tilth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tilth.
Questions about saying tilth
How do you pronounce tilth?
Say TILTH. The American pronunciation is /tɪlθ/. In British English it is /tɪlθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilth?
Tilth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TILTH.
Do Americans and Brits say tilth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪlθ/ and the British form is /tɪlθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.