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shrill

The correct spelling is shrill.

How to pronounce shrill

/ʃɹɪl/
noun

IPA: /ʃɹɪl/

Say it like: Shr-ill

The correct spelling is shrill. A shrill sound. For example: "The woods rang with shrill cries of the birds."

Usage Examples

The woods rang with shrill cries of the birds.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A shrill sound.

verb

  1. 1.To make a shrill noise.

adjective

  1. 1.High-pitched and piercing.
  2. 2.Having a shrill voice.
  3. 3.Sharp or keen to the senses.
  4. 4.(especially of a complaint or demand) Fierce, loud, strident.

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