How to Pronounce Grill

To pronounce "grill", say GRILL — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹɪl/. 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

/ɡɹɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grill”

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

Sounds exactly like: grille — easy to mix up when writing.

What does grill mean?

noun

  1. A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
  2. On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.

verb

  1. To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.

    “Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?”

  2. To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.

Synonyms

frontsgolds

Words that rhyme with grill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

grillegrillworkgrillroomgratefireplacelouvergatescale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grill"?▾

"Grill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grill" is /ɡɹɪl/.

What does "grill" mean?▾

Grill: A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.

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