How to Pronounce Drilled

To pronounce "drilled", say DRILL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɹɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drilled”

"drilled" has 2 syllables: drill-ed. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

What does drilled mean?

verb

  1. To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

    “Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.”

  2. To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.

    “They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.”

verb

  1. To sow (seeds) by dribbling them along a furrow or in a row.

verb

  1. To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.

    “waters drilled through a sandy stratum”

Synonyms

boreexcavategougeplowpokerootshaft

Words that rhyme with drilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilled

Related words

trainedboredbreachedcarvedcompletedconstructedcrackeddug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drilled"?▾

"Drilled" has 2 syllables: drill · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "drilled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drilled" is /dɹɪld/.

What does "drilled" mean?▾

Drilled: To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

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