To pronounce "bastille", say BAST-ill-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bastille
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BAST-ill-e
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"bastille" has 3 syllables: bast-ill-e. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bastille" has 3 syllables: bast · ill · e.
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