How to Pronounce Mill

To pronounce "mill", say MILL — one syllable, IPA /mɪl/. 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

/mɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mill”

"mill" 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: mil, mille — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mill mean?

noun

  1. A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc.

    “Pepper has a stronger flavor when it is ground straight from a mill.”

  2. The building housing such a grinding apparatus.

    “My grandfather worked in a mill.”

verb

  1. To grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine.

    “to mill flour”

  2. To shape, polish, dress or finish using a machine.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with mill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastilletillswillfrill

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mill"?▾

"Mill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mill" is /mɪl/.

What does "mill" mean?▾

Mill: A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc.

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