How to Pronounce Guilty

To pronounce "guilty", say GUILTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɪl.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɡɪl.ti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guilty”

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

What does guilty mean?

noun

  1. A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
  2. A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.

adjective

  1. Responsible for a dishonest act.

    “He was guilty of cheating at cards.”

  2. Judged to have committed a crime.

    “The guilty man was led away.”

Synonyms

culpableshildy

Antonyms

innocentnot guilty

Words that rhyme with guilty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kiltyquiltyhilty

Related words

culpableblamefulblameablecriminalblamableguilt-riddencensurableblameworthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guilty"?▾

"Guilty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guilty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guilty" is /ˈɡɪl.ti/.

What does "guilty" mean?▾

Guilty: A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

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