To pronounce "kills", say KILLS — one syllable, IPA /kɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kɪlz/
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"kills" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chills and thrills, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives.”
“The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head.”
verb
“Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.”
“He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.”
noun
“Schuylkill, Catskill, etc.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kills" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "kills" is /kɪlz/.
Kills: The act of killing.
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