How to pronounce pill
pill
/pɪl/
1 syllable
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Pill, sound by sound
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
In a sentence
Simply dissolve the pill in water and drink.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce pill?
Pill is pronounced /pɪl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in pill?
Pill has 1 syllable.