To pronounce "scilla", say SCILL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɪlə/
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"scilla" has 2 syllables: scill-a. It rhymes with scintilla and guerrilla, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: scylla, sylla — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scilla" has 2 syllables: scill · a.
The IPA transcription of "scilla" is /ˈsɪlə/.
Scilla: A plant of the genus Scilla; a squill.
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