How to pronounce wilt
Say it like WILT. Wilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wilt
American and British speakers say wilt in essentially the same way: /wɪlt/ in the US and /wɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WILT.
What does wilt mean?
- To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
- To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
- To cause to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a flower).
- The act of wilting or the state of being wilted.
- Any of various plant diseases characterized by wilting.
Where does wilt come from?
Recorded since 1691, probably an alteration of welk, itself from Middle English welken, presumed from Middle Dutch (preserved in modern inchoative verwelken) or Middle Low German welken (“to wither”), cognate with Old High German irwelhen (“to become soft”).
Words that rhyme with wilt
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Questions about saying wilt
How do you pronounce wilt?
Say WILT. The American pronunciation is /wɪlt/. In British English it is /wɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilt?
Wilt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WILT.
Do Americans and Brits say wilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪlt/ and the British form is /wɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.