How to Pronounce Tilde

To pronounce "tilde", say TILD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪldi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɪldi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tilde”

"tilde" has 2 syllables: tild-e. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tilde mean?

noun

  1. The grapheme of character ~.
  2. The character used to represent negation, usually ~ or ¬.

Synonyms

squiggletwiddle

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Words that rhyme with tilde

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilled

Related words

tildaundertildeovertildesquiggleunderscorecircumflexbrevegraph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tilde"?▾

"Tilde" has 2 syllables: tild · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tilde"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tilde" is /ˈtɪldi/.

What does "tilde" mean?▾

Tilde: The grapheme of character ~.

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