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Move to 'r' by curling tongue back slightly.
Finish with 'ɪl', keeping lips relaxed.
d-ril (misplacing 'r' sound with 'd')
dreel (elongating 'i' sound)
dril-luh (adding extra syllable)
Start with 'd' sound by placing tongue behind the top teeth.
Move to 'r' by curling tongue back slightly.
Finish with 'ɪl', keeping lips relaxed.
d-ril (misplacing 'r' sound with 'd')
dreel (elongating 'i' sound)
dril-luh (adding extra syllable)
Yes, the 'r' is pronounced swiftly after 'd'.
No, avoid adding an extra 'uh' sound at the end.
It is one syllable.
A tool used to make holes or the act of practicing repeatedly.
/ˈdrɪlər/
A person or device that drills
/drɪl bɪt/
A detachable cutting part of a drill
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
The act of making holes using a drill
Difference vs. 'driller' is the stress on 'dril'.
Difference vs. 'drill bit' is the added 'bɪt' syllable.
Difference vs. 'drilling' is the ending '-ɪŋ'.
Practice rolling the 'r' sound separately for clarity.
Focus on keeping the 'ɪ' sound brief and crisp.
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