How to Pronounce Treadmill

To pronounce "treadmill", say TREADM-ill — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “treadmill”

"treadmill" has 2 syllables: treadm-ill. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does treadmill mean?

noun

  1. A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
  2. A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline.

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Words that rhyme with treadmill

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shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "treadmill"?▾

"Treadmill" has 2 syllables: treadm · ill.

What is the IPA transcription of "treadmill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "treadmill" is /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/.

What does "treadmill" mean?▾

Treadmill: A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

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