How to Pronounce Gillies

To pronounce "gillies", say GILL-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GILL-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “gillies”

"gillies" has 2 syllables: gill-ies. It rhymes with lilies and fillies, if that helps it stick.

What does gillies 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.

noun

  1. A gill of an alcoholic drink.

Words that rhyme with gillies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

liliesfillieshillbillieschillieschilieschilisphilliesachillesantillescanilleschiles

Related words

ghilliegillissgillandgillangillengillmoregillilandgilligan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gillies"?▾

"Gillies" has 2 syllables: gill · ies.

What does "gillies" mean?▾

Gillies: A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.

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