How to Pronounce Guilt

To pronounce "guilt", say GUILT — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɪlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guilt”

"guilt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lilt and tilt, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gilt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guilt mean?

noun

  1. Responsibility for wrongdoing.
  2. The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.

Synonyms

remorse

Antonyms

innocence

Words that rhyme with guilt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lilttiltsiltgiltstiltwiltbuiltjiltquiltmiltspiltrebuilt

Related words

guiltinessblamecompunctionculpabilityguiltycondemnationculprit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guilt"?▾

"Guilt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guilt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guilt" is /ɡɪlt/.

What does "guilt" mean?▾

Guilt: Responsibility for wrongdoing.

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