How to pronounce brill
Say it like BRIL. Brill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brill
American and British speakers say brill in essentially the same way: /brɪl/ in the US and /brɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIL.
What does brill mean?
- A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.
Words that rhyme with brill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brill.
Questions about saying brill
How do you pronounce brill?
Say BRIL. The American pronunciation is /brɪl/. In British English it is /brɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brill?
Brill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRIL.
Do Americans and Brits say brill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪl/ and the British form is /brɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.