English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Whilst Pronunciation
Whilst is pronounced WYLST, IPA /ˈwaɪlst/.
WYLST
US /ˈwaɪlst/ · UK /ˈwaɪlst/
Syllables: WYLST (1 syllable)
conjunction: During the time that, used mainly in British English where Americans would say while.
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Whilst in a Sentence
- Whilst the kettle boiled, she read the letter.
- He kept notes whilst the others talked.
- Whilst I agree in principle, the cost worries me.
Common Mispronunciations of Whilst
Not WILST
Lengthen the i into the y of my, so the word opens like the word while.
Not WY-luhst
Three consonants finish the word in one movement, lst, with no vowel breaking them up.
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