How to Pronounce Pilot

To pronounce "pilot", say PIL-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɪlət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpaɪlət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pilot”

"pilot" has 2 syllables: pil-ot. It rhymes with violet and eyelet, if that helps it stick.

What does pilot mean?

noun

  1. A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
  2. A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.

verb

  1. To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
  2. To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.

adjective

  1. Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.

    “The pilot plant showed the need for major process changes.”

  2. Used to control or activate another device.

    “a pilot light”

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Words that rhyme with pilot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

violeteyeletpilateautopilotpileategyropilot

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilot"?▾

"Pilot" has 2 syllables: pil · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "pilot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pilot" is /ˈpaɪlət/.

What does "pilot" mean?▾

Pilot: A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.

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