trill


Meanings

  • a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
  • the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula;
    • "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill"
  • pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r';
    • "Some speakers trill their r's"
  • sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
  • TRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to sing or play with a vibrating effect


Scrabble Score: 5

trill is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

trill is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

trill is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 7

trill is a valid Words With Friends word