How to Pronounce Pills

To pronounce "pills", say PILLS — one syllable, IPA /pɪlz/. 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

/pɪlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pills”

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

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

What does pills mean?

noun

  1. A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
  2. (definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

    “Jane went on the pill when she left for college.”

verb

  1. Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.
  2. To form into the shape of a pill.

    “Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists.”

noun

  1. The peel or skin.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with pills

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chillsthrillsfillsfrillsfoothillsgillsstillssillsdaffodilsdillsinstillstills

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pills"?▾

"Pills" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pills"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pills" is /pɪlz/.

What does "pills" mean?▾

Pills: A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

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