How to pronounce ghillie
Say it like GHIL-ee. Ghillie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghillie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghillie
American and British speakers say ghillie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪli/ in the US and /ˈɡɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-ee.
What does ghillie mean?
- A low-cut type of shoe with decorative lacing.
- Alternative spelling of gillie.
- Alternative spelling of gillie.
Words that rhyme with ghillie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghillie.
Questions about saying ghillie
How do you pronounce ghillie?
Say GHIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghillie?
Ghillie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ghillie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.