How to Pronounce "wilt"
word
/ˈwɪɫt/
WILT
/wˈɪlt/
WILT
Definition
To become limp, weak, or dry, usually used for plants that are losing water, but also for people who are losing energy or confidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɪɫt/
British English
/wˈɪlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WILT
UK
WILT
Listen in Context
If you don't water the plants, they will wilt.
The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun.
Lettuce will wilt if left out of the fridge.
After hours of running, I started to wilt from exhaustion.