How to pronounce util
Say it like YOO-til. Util has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce util. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Util pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of util
American and British speakers say util in essentially the same way: /ˈjuˌtɪl/ in the US and /ˈjuːˌtɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-til.
What does util mean?
- A hypothetical unit measuring satisfaction.
- A utility.“Where can I download free disk utils?”
- Utilities.
Where does util come from?
Clipping of utility.
Questions about saying util
How do you pronounce util?
Say YOO-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌtɪl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːˌtɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in util?
Util has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · til.
Do Americans and Brits say util the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuˌtɪl/ and the British form is /ˈjuːˌtɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.