To pronounce "sil", say SIL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"sil" 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: sill — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sil" has one syllable.
Sil: A yellowish pigment used by painters in ancient times.
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