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KK Pronunciation

〔 trIl 〕

Pronunciation

〔 tril 〕


Overview of noun trill

The noun trill has 2 senses


  • trill, shake -- (a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it)

  • trill -- (the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula; "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill")


Overview of verb trill

The verb trill has 2 senses


  • trill -- (pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'; "Some speakers trill their r's")

  • warble, trill, quaver -- (sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below)