To pronounce "pillbox", say PILLB-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪl bɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɪl bɒks/
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"pillbox" has 2 syllables: pillb-ox.
noun
"Pillbox" has 2 syllables: pillb · ox.
The IPA transcription of "pillbox" is /ˈpɪl bɒks/.
Pillbox: A small box in which pills are kept.
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