How to Pronounce Grilled

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡɹɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grilled”

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

What does grilled mean?

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.

verb

  1. To make angry; provoke; incite.
  2. To terrify; make tremble.

adjective

  1. Cooked on a grill.
  2. As if cooked on a grill.

    “After a day in the sun, he looked more grilled than his hamburger.”

Words that rhyme with grilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledunfilled

Related words

barbecuedcookedbroiledbakedroastedtoastedfriedtoast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grilled"?▾

"Grilled" has 2 syllables: grill · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "grilled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grilled" is /ɡɹɪld/.

What does "grilled" mean?▾

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

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