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How to pronounce “shrill”
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Pronunciation guide for shrill
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of shrill with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders
And yet, I will admit, I too found Hillary's voice to be shrill.
- Definition summary
- High-pitched and piercing.
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How to pronounce shrill
The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders
And yet, I will admit, I too found Hillary's voice to be shrill.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “shrill”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- High-pitched and piercing.
- Having a shrill voice.
- Sharp or keen to the senses.
- (figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
- [Verb]
- To make a shrill noise.
- [Noun]
- A shrill sound.
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