How do you pronounce "stilted"?

In American English: /ˈstɪltɪd/ (STILT-id). In British English: /stˈɪltɪd/ (ST-ilt). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪltɪd/ (STILT-id). In Australian English: /stˈɪltɪd/ (ST-ilt).

Is "stilted" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪltɪd/ (STILT-id), while in British English it's /stˈɪltɪd/ (ST-ilt).

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stilted

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/ˈstɪltɪd/

STILT-id

Syllable Breakdown

stɪltstilt·ɪded

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