How to Pronounce Shill

To pronounce "shill", say SHILL — one syllable, IPA /ʃɪl/. 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

/ʃɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shill”

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

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

What does shill mean?

noun

  1. A person paid to endorse a product favourably, while pretending to be impartial.
  2. An accomplice at a confidence trick during an auction or gambling game.

verb

  1. To promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly.
  2. To put under cover; to sheal.

Synonyms

shillaber

Words that rhyme with shill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

bobplantsharepusherfictionmonger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shill"?▾

"Shill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shill" is /ʃɪl/.

What does "shill" mean?▾

Shill: A person paid to endorse a product favourably, while pretending to be impartial.

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