How to Pronounce Sawmill

To pronounce "sawmill", say SAWM-ill — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SAWM-ill

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💡 Tip for remembering “sawmill”

"sawmill" has 2 syllables: sawm-ill. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does sawmill mean?

noun

  1. A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber.

    “He brought his portable sawmill and turned the old beams into interesting flooring.”

verb

  1. To process (lumber) in a sawmill.

Words that rhyme with sawmill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

lumbermillmillingmillchainsawsawingmillswindmilllumber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sawmill"?▾

"Sawmill" has 2 syllables: sawm · ill.

What does "sawmill" mean?▾

Sawmill: A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber.

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