How to Pronounce "drill"
word
/ˈdɹɪɫ/
dril
/dɹˈɪl/
dril
Definition
A drill can be a tool that makes holes, a practice exercise for emergencies or skills, or the act of training something by repeating it many times. The meaning depends strongly on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹɪɫ/
British English
/dɹˈɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dril
UK
dril
Listen in Context
I used a drill to hang the shelf on the wall.
We had a fire drill at school this morning.
The coach drilled the team on passing the ball.
Don't panic when the alarm goes off tomorrow—it's just a drill.