How to Pronounce "lilting"
word
ˈɫɪɫt
LILT-ing
lˈɪltɪŋ
LILT-ing
Definition
Describes a rhythm, sound, or voice that rises and falls in a pleasant, musical, and cheerful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪɫt
British English
lˈɪltɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LILT-ing
UK
LILT-ing
Listen in Context
Her lilting voice made the song sound beautiful.
We listened to the lilting melody of the flute.
The poem has a lilting rhythm.
His accent had a lilting quality that made every word pleasant.