How to Pronounce Silt

To pronounce "silt", say SILT — one syllable, IPA /sɪlt/. 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

/sɪlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “silt”

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

What does silt mean?

noun

  1. Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.
  2. (by extension) Material with similar physical characteristics, whatever its origins or transport.

verb

  1. To clog or fill with silt.
  2. To become clogged with silt.

Synonyms

slitch

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Words that rhyme with silt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lilttiltgiltguiltstiltwiltbuiltjiltquiltmiltspiltrebuilt

Related words

siltationsedimentalluviumsludgesandslimeloamclay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silt"?▾

"Silt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "silt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silt" is /sɪlt/.

What does "silt" mean?▾

Silt: Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

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