How to Pronounce Spill

To pronounce "spill", say SPILL — one syllable, IPA /spɪl/. 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

/spɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spill”

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

What does spill mean?

noun

  1. A mess of something that has been dropped.
  2. A fall or stumble.

    “The bruise is from a bad spill he had last week.”

verb

  1. To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

    “I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor.”

  2. To spread out or fall out, as above.

    “Some sticky juice spilled onto the kitchen floor.”

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Words that rhyme with spill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

splatterspillageshedtumblefalldisgorgespillwaywasteweir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spill"?▾

"Spill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spill" is /spɪl/.

What does "spill" mean?▾

Spill: A mess of something that has been dropped.

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