How to Pronounce Pillar

To pronounce "pillar", say PILL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pillar”

"pillar" has 2 syllables: pill-ar. It rhymes with killer and mankiller, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pillar mean?

noun

  1. A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
  2. Something resembling such a structure.

    “a pillar of smoke”

verb

  1. To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

Synonyms

columnsile

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Words that rhyme with pillar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

killermankillerfillermillerdistillerchillerpainkillerhillercaterpillarthrillerschillerdriller

Related words

columntowermainstayhypostylekeystonebuttressabutmentvolet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pillar"?▾

"Pillar" has 2 syllables: pill · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "pillar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pillar" is /ˈpɪlə/.

What does "pillar" mean?▾

Pillar: A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

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