How to Pronounce "quill"
word
/ˈkwɪɫ/
kwil
/kwˈɪl/
kwil
Definition
A quill is a large feather, especially from a bird, that was traditionally used as a pen for writing with ink. It can also just mean a stiff, strong feather from a bird's wing or tail.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɪɫ/
British English
/kwˈɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwil
UK
kwil
Listen in Context
He wrote the letter with a quill and ink.
The bird lost a large quill during flight.
A quill was used to sign important documents in the past.
In old movies, you often see writers dipping their quill into ink.