How to Pronounce "ills"
word
ˈɪɫz
ILZ
ˈɪlz
ILZ
Definition
Problems, harms, or negative things, especially in society; can also refer to diseases or sicknesses, but often used for social or moral problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɫz
British English
ˈɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ILZ
UK
ILZ
Listen in Context
We must find ways to solve the social ills in our city.
Many ills are caused by lack of education.
Medicine helps cure some physical ills.
Sometimes, leaders promise to fix all our ills, but it's not that simple.