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
US
ILK
UK
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.