How to pronounce wilt
American English pronunciation
WILT
- IPA
- /ˈwɪlt/
- Syllables
- WILT (1 syllable)
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What wilt means
To droop from lack of water
In a sentence: The flowers began to wilt after a hot day with no rain.
Where it comes from: From a dialect word meaning "to lose freshness."
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Compare: wilt and sag
Wilt is a plant drooping from lack of water; sag is sinking down in the middle under weight.
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