How to Pronounce Drills

To pronounce "drills", say DRILLS — one syllable, IPA /dɹɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɹɪlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “drills”

"drills" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chills and thrills, if that helps it stick.

What does drills mean?

noun

  1. A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

    “Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.”

  2. The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.

    “Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.”

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.”

noun

  1. An agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made.
  2. A light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing.

Synonyms

boreexcavategougeplowpokerootshaft

Words that rhyme with drills

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chillsthrillsfillsfrillsfoothillspillsgillsstillssillsdaffodilsdillsinstills

Related words

exercisepractisepracticeborebienniabits

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drills"?▾

"Drills" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drills"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drills" is /dɹɪlz/.

What does "drills" mean?▾

Drills: A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

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