How to Pronounce Frills

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/fɹɪlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frills”

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

What does frills mean?

noun

  1. A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as decoration or trim.
  2. A substance or material on the edge of something, resembling such a strip of fabric.

Synonyms

flouncefurbelowruffleneck frill

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Words that rhyme with frills

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chillsthrillsfillsfoothillspillsgillsstillssillsdaffodilsdillsinstillstills

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frills"?▾

"Frills" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frills"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frills" is /fɹɪlz/.

What does "frills" mean?▾

Frills: A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as decoration or trim.

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