How to pronounce pill
Say it like PIL. Pill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pill
American and British speakers say pill in essentially the same way: /pɪl/ in the US and /pɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL.
What does pill mean?
- something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
- a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
- a unpleasant or tiresome person
Words that rhyme with pill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pill.
Questions about saying pill
How do you pronounce pill?
Say PIL. The American pronunciation is /pɪl/. In British English it is /pɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pill?
Pill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PIL.
Do Americans and Brits say pill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪl/ and the British form is /pɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.