Synonyms for trill

Synonyms for (noun) trill

Synonyms: shake, trill

Definition: a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

Similar words: musical note, note, tone

Definition: a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound

Usage: the singer held the note too long


Synonyms: trill

Definition: the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula

Usage: he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill

Similar words: articulation

Definition: the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech


Synonyms for (verb) trill

Synonyms: warble, quaver, trill

Definition: sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

Similar words: sing

Definition: produce tones with the voice

Usage: She was singing while she was cooking; My brother sings very well


Synonyms: trill

Definition: pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'

Usage: Some speakers trill their r's

Similar words: pronounce, say, sound out, enounce, enunciate, articulate

Definition: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Usage: She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'; Can the child sound out this complicated word?


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