How to Pronounce Thrilled

To pronounce "thrilled", say THRILL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /θɹɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/θɹɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thrilled”

"thrilled" has 2 syllables: thrill-ed. It rhymes with skilled and build, if that helps it stick.

What does thrilled mean?

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.

verb

  1. To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements.

adjective

  1. Extremely excited or delighted.

    “Ben was thrilled to lead the game.”

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Words that rhyme with thrilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilledunfilled

Related words

excitedoverjoyedpsycheddelightedenchantedflatteredpleasednice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrilled"?▾

"Thrilled" has 2 syllables: thrill · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrilled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrilled" is /θɹɪld/.

What does "thrilled" mean?▾

Thrilled: To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

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