Looking for the meaning of the word LILT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LILT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lilt
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English lulte (in the senses ‘sound an alarm’ or ‘lift up the voice’), of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɪlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent
Short Definition:gentle accent
Examples:- he spoke with a faint but recognizable Irish lilt
Word: Lilt
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɪlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
speak, sing, or sound with a lilt
Short Definition:speak or sing with lilt
Examples:- the music lilted and swaggered in a dance rhythm
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