How to Pronounce Thriller

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθɹɪlɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thriller”

"thriller" has 2 syllables: thrill-er. It rhymes with pillar and killer, if that helps it stick.

What does thriller mean?

noun

  1. Something that thrills.
  2. A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

Synonyms

pulp novel

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Words that rhyme with thriller

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pillarkillermankillerfillermillerdistillerchillerpainkillerhillercaterpillarschillerdriller

Related words

excitingexcitementthrillsuspensehotsensationalismthrillingthrillmance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thriller"?▾

"Thriller" has 2 syllables: thrill · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "thriller"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thriller" is /ˈθɹɪlɚ/.

What does "thriller" mean?▾

Thriller: Something that thrills.

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