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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable ill
  • 3 letters
Syllables
ill has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ɪl/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ill into syllables?

ill divides as ill. ill has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in ill?

Ill has 1 syllable (ill).

Which syllable is stressed in ill?

The stressed syllable in ill is ill. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce ill?

/ɪl/ in American English.