How to pronounce rille
Say it like RIL. Rille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rille
American and British speakers say rille in essentially the same way: /rɪl/ in the US and /rɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIL.
What does rille mean?
- A long, narrow depression that resembles a channel, found on the surface of various lunar and planetary bodies.
Where does rille come from?
Borrowed from German Rille (“channel”).
Words that rhyme with rille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rille.
Questions about saying rille
How do you pronounce rille?
Say RIL. The American pronunciation is /rɪl/. In British English it is /rɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rille?
Rille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIL.
Do Americans and Brits say rille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪl/ and the British form is /rɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.