How to Pronounce Stilted

To pronounce "stilted", say STILT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɪltɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstɪltɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stilted”

"stilted" has 2 syllables: stilt-ed. It rhymes with wilted and tilted, if that helps it stick.

What does stilted mean?

verb

  1. To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

adjective

  1. Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
  2. Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

    “He gave a stilted bow and left.”

Antonyms

naturalunstilted

Words that rhyme with stilted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wiltedtiltedquiltedjilted

Related words

affectedcontrivedartificialunnaturalstiltystiltlikestiltishstiled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stilted"?▾

"Stilted" has 2 syllables: stilt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stilted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stilted" is /ˈstɪltɪd/.

What does "stilted" mean?▾

Stilted: To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

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