How to Pronounce Gillie

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gillie”

"gillie" has 2 syllables: gill-ie. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gilly, gilley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gillie mean?

noun

  1. A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.
  2. A fishing and hunting guide; a man or boy who attends to a person who is fishing or hunting, especially in Scotland.

verb

  1. To be a gillie, a fishing or hunting guide, for (someone).

Words that rhyme with gillie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

ghilliegillgillespiegallowglassgallachergilkisongilmourgilchrist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gillie"?▾

"Gillie" has 2 syllables: gill · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "gillie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gillie" is /ˈɡɪli/.

What does "gillie" mean?▾

Gillie: A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.

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