English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bill Pronunciation
Bill is pronounced BIL, IPA /ˈbɪl/.
BIL
US /ˈbɪl/ · UK /ˈbɪl/
Syllables: BIL (1 syllable)
noun: A written statement of money owed, or a draft law put before a parliament.
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Bill in a Sentence
- The electricity bill arrived twice this month.
- The bill passed its second reading on Thursday.
- Could we have the bill, please?
Common Mispronunciations of Bill
Not BEEL
The i is the short one in sit, made with the mouth relaxed, rather than the long ee of feel.
Not BI-luh
The two l letters give one dark l and the word stops there, with nothing added after it.
Tip: Bill and Bill the name are said identically, and in American English a bill is also a banknote.
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