word
Trill
Trihl
/ˈtrɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
trill
Dictionary meaning
A note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it.
Examples
- I pronounce my R's with a distinct trill.
- Some speakers trill their r's.
Synonyms: shake
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