How to pronounce wilted
Say it like WIL-tid. Wilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wilted
American and British speakers say wilted in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪltɪd/ in the US and /ˈwɪltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-tid.
What does wilted mean?
- Drooping, typically due to lack of water.
- simple past and past participle of wilt How to pronounce wilt
Where does wilted come from?
From wilt + -ed.
Words that rhyme with wilted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wilted.
Questions about saying wilted
How do you pronounce wilted?
Say WIL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilted?
Wilted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say wilted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪltɪd/ and the British form is /ˈwɪltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.