How to Pronounce "ilk"

word

ˈɪɫk

ILK

ˈɪlk

ILK

Definition

'Ilk' means a type or kind of something, especially people or things grouped together by shared qualities. It is old-fashioned and often used in a slightly negative or dismissive way.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɪɫk

British English

ˈɪlk

Simplified Pronunciation

ILK

Listen in Context

Only people of her ilk were invited to the club.

He doesn’t like politicians of that ilk.

I have never seen his ilk before.

You can’t trust those salespeople—they’re all of the same ilk.