How to pronounce idyll
Say it like EYE-dil. Idyll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idyll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idyll
American and British speakers say idyll in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪdɪl/ in the US and /ˈɪdɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-il.
What does idyll mean?
- Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus's short pastoral poems, the Idylls.
- An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.
- A composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character, e.g. Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner.
Questions about saying idyll
How do you pronounce idyll?
Say EYE-dil. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɪdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idyll?
Idyll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · dil.
Do Americans and Brits say idyll the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪdɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɪdɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.