How to Pronounce Sill

To pronounce "sill", say SILL — one syllable, IPA /sɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/sɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sill”

"sill" 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: sil — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sill mean?

noun

  1. (also window sill) A horizontal slat which forms the base of a window.
  2. A horizontal, structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings or lying on the ground in earth-fast construction and bearing the upright portion of a frame. Also called a ground plate, groundsill, sole, sole-plate, mudsill. An interrupted sill fits between posts instead of being below and supporting the posts in timber framing.

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Words that rhyme with sill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sill"?▾

"Sill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sill" is /sɪl/.

What does "sill" mean?▾

Sill: (also window sill) A horizontal slat which forms the base of a window.

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