how to pronounce lilt

/ˈlɪlt/

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lilt is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of lilt in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… wish I could get his courtly lilt we …”

meanings of lilt

verb:

To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.

noun:

A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.

lilt frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word lilt occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.