How to Pronounce Trill

To pronounce "trill", say TRILL — one syllable, IPA /tɹɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/tɹɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trill”

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

What does trill mean?

noun

A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it, in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.
A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish rr.

verb

To create a trill sound; to utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.
To impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill.
“to trill a note, or the letter r”

Synonyms

roll

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Words that rhyme with trill

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shrill thrill krill skill ill instill brill bastille mill till swill frill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trill"?▾

"Trill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trill" is /tɹɪl/.

What does "trill" mean?▾

Trill: A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it, in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.

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