How to pronounce quill
Say it like KWIL. Quill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quill
American and British speakers say quill in essentially the same way: /kwɪl/ in the US and /kwɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL.
What does quill mean?
- The lower shaft of a feather, specifically the region lacking barbs.
- A pen made from a feather.
- Any pen.“He picked up his quill and wrote a poem.”
- To pierce with quills. (Usually in the passive voice, as be quilled or get quilled.)
- To write.
- To form fabric into small, rounded folds.
Words that rhyme with quill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quill.
Questions about saying quill
How do you pronounce quill?
Say KWIL. The American pronunciation is /kwɪl/. In British English it is /kwɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quill?
Quill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIL.
Do Americans and Brits say quill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪl/ and the British form is /kwɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.