How to Pronounce Thrill

To pronounce "thrill", say THRILL — one syllable, IPA /[t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl]/. 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

/[t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrill”

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

What does thrill mean?

noun

  1. A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion.
  2. A cause of sudden excitement; a kick.

verb

  1. To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
  2. To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.

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Words that rhyme with thrill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswillfrill

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrill"?▾

"Thrill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrill" is /[t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl]/.

What does "thrill" mean?▾

Thrill: A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion.

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