How to Pronounce Gilled

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gilled”

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

What does gilled mean?

adjective

  1. Having gills

    “a gilled mushroom”

Synonyms

branchiate

Words that rhyme with gilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilled

Related words

branchiatecephalopodsabranchiousbranchiocardiacabranchiateabranchialsixgillcryptobranchiate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gilled"?▾

"Gilled" has 2 syllables: gill · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "gilled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gilled" is /ɡɪld/.

What does "gilled" mean?▾

Gilled: Having gills

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