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How to pronounce bill

bill
/bɪl/
1 syllable

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Bill, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Both Bill and Mac are crazy about computers.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce bill?

Bill is pronounced /bɪl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in bill?

Bill has 1 syllable.

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