How to Pronounce Tilled

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tilled”

"tilled" has 2 syllables: till-ed. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tilled mean?

verb

  1. To develop so as to improve or prepare for usage; to cultivate (said of knowledge, virtue, mind etc.).
  2. To work or cultivate or plough (soil); to prepare for growing vegetation and crops.

adjective

  1. Ploughed or cultivated

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Words that rhyme with tilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilled

Related words

plowedploughedgrownculturedcultivatedhoedtillagedfallowed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tilled"?▾

"Tilled" has 2 syllables: till · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tilled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tilled" is /tɪld/.

What does "tilled" mean?▾

Tilled: To develop so as to improve or prepare for usage; to cultivate (said of knowledge, virtue, mind etc.).

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