How to pronounce thriller
Say it like THRIL-er. Thriller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIL).
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- THRIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thriller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thriller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THRIL-uh.
What does thriller mean?
- a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
Where does thriller come from?
From thrill + -er.
Words that rhyme with thriller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thriller.
Questions about saying thriller
How do you pronounce thriller?
Say THRIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθrɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thriller?
Thriller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIL). Broken into parts: THRIL · er.
Is thriller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθrɪlə/ (THRIL-uh).