How to pronounce utile
Say it like YOO-tyle. Utile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utile 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.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of utile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tyle.
What does utile mean?
- A theoretical unit of measure of utility, for indicating a supposed quantity of satisfaction derived from an economic transaction.
Where does utile come from?
From Middle French utile, from Old French utele, from Latin ūtilis.
Questions about saying utile
How do you pronounce utile?
Say YOO-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utile?
Utile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tyle.
Is utile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjuːtaɪl/ (YOO-tyle).