How to pronounce nill
Say it like NIL. Nill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- NIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nill
American and British speakers say nill in essentially the same way: /nɪl/ in the US and /nɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIL.
What does nill mean?
- Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
- Scales of hot iron from the forge.
Where does nill come from?
From Middle English nillen, from Old English nyllan (“to not want”), corresponding to ne + will.
Words that rhyme with nill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nill.
Words that sound like nill
Questions about saying nill
How do you pronounce nill?
Say NIL. The American pronunciation is /nɪl/. In British English it is /nɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nill?
Nill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIL.
Do Americans and Brits say nill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪl/ and the British form is /nɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nill?
Nill sounds the same as nil in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.