How to Pronounce "guilt"
word
/ˈɡɪɫt/
gilt
/ɡˈɪlt/
gilt
Definition
Guilt is the feeling that you have done something wrong, hurt someone, or failed in a way that matters. It can also mean responsibility for a crime or bad action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɪɫt/
British English
/ɡˈɪlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gilt
UK
gilt
Listen in Context
She felt guilt after she lied to her friend.
He could see the guilt in my face.
The court will decide his guilt or innocence.
I still carry a lot of guilt about how I treated my brother.