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How to pronounce till

till
/tɪl/
1 syllable

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Till, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/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

Don't get off the bus till it stops.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce till?

Till is pronounced /tɪl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in till?

Till has 1 syllable.

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