How to Pronounce Tildes

To pronounce "tildes", say TILD-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪl.dəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tildes

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪl.dəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tildes”

"tildes" has 2 syllables: tild-es. It rhymes with gilds, if that helps it stick.

What does tildes mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

squiggletwiddle

Words that rhyme with tildes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gilds

Related words

diacriticsserifsampersandsetymologieshyphenshomophonesadverbialplurals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tildes"?▾

"Tildes" has 2 syllables: tild · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "tildes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tildes" is /ˈtɪl.dəz/.

What does "tildes" mean?▾

Tildes: The grapheme of character ~.

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