How to pronounce prill
Say it like PRIL. Prill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prill
American and British speakers say prill in essentially the same way: /prɪl/ in the US and /prɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIL.
What does prill mean?
- to flow, spurt
- a rill, a small stream
- a pellet, a granule, a small bead
- rich copper ore remaining after removal of low-grade material; a droplet of copper suspended in molten slag
- A nugget of virgin metal.
Where does prill come from?
A variant of purl, 17th century.
Words that rhyme with prill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prill.
Questions about saying prill
How do you pronounce prill?
Say PRIL. The American pronunciation is /prɪl/. In British English it is /prɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prill?
Prill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRIL.
Do Americans and Brits say prill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪl/ and the British form is /prɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.