How to Pronounce "stilted"
word
ˈstɪɫtɪd
STIL-tid
stˈɪltɪd
stil-TID
Definition
Describes speech or writing that sounds unnatural, too formal, or forced, often making communication awkward or uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪɫtɪd
British English
stˈɪltɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIL-tid
UK
stil-TID
Listen in Context
The interview felt so stilted that it was hard to relax.
His answer sounded very stilted.
The movie had stilted dialogue that felt unnatural.
Their conversation became stilted after the argument.