How to pronounce twill
Say it like TWIL. Twill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twill
American and British speakers say twill in essentially the same way: /twɪl/ in the US and /twɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIL.
What does twill mean?
- A pattern, characterized by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
- A cloth or portion of cloth woven in such a pattern.
- To weave (cloth, etc.) so as to produce the appearance of diagonal lines or ribs on the surface.
Where does twill come from?
From Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilīċ (“two-threaded”), a partial calque of Latin bilix, bilic-, from bis (“twice”) + licium (“thread”).
Words that rhyme with twill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twill.
Questions about saying twill
How do you pronounce twill?
Say TWIL. The American pronunciation is /twɪl/. In British English it is /twɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twill?
Twill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWIL.
Do Americans and Brits say twill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twɪl/ and the British form is /twɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.