How to Pronounce Idyll

To pronounce "idyll", say IDYLL — one syllable, IPA /ˈɪdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈɪdəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “idyll”

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

Sounds exactly like: idol, idle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does idyll mean?

noun

  1. Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus' short pastoral poems, the Idylls.
  2. An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.

Words that rhyme with idyll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idolbridlesuicidalhomicidalintertidaltidalbridalgenocidalcidalseidell

Related words

ecloguepastoralebucolicpastoraltheocriteanoikosidiomelonibycus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idyll"?▾

"Idyll" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "idyll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "idyll" is /ˈɪdəl/.

What does "idyll" mean?▾

Idyll: Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus' short pastoral poems, the Idylls.

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