How to pronounce wilting
Say it like WIL-ting. Wilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wilting
American and British speakers say wilting in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-ting.
What does wilting mean?
- present participle and gerund of wilt How to pronounce wilt
- A wilt, especially one that affects multiple plants
Where does wilting come from?
From wilt + -ing.
Words that rhyme with wilting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wilting.
Questions about saying wilting
How do you pronounce wilting?
Say WIL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilting?
Wilting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say wilting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.