How to Pronounce Shrill

To pronounce "shrill", say SHRILL — one syllable, IPA /ʃɹɪl/. 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

/ʃɹɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrill”

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

What does shrill mean?

noun

  1. A shrill sound.

verb

  1. To make a shrill noise.

adjective

  1. High-pitched and piercing.

    “The woods rang with shrill cries of the birds.”

  2. Having a shrill voice.

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Words that rhyme with shrill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswillfrill

Related words

screechshriekhigh-pitchedpiercinghighsharppipestrident

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrill"?▾

"Shrill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shrill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shrill" is /ʃɹɪl/.

What does "shrill" mean?▾

Shrill: A shrill sound.

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