How do you pronounce "fill"?

In American English: /ˈfɪl/ (FIL). In British English: /fˈɪl/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪl/ (FIL). In Australian English: /fˈɪl/ (F).

Is "fill" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪl/ (FIL), while in British English it's /fˈɪl/ (F).

/ˈfɪl/

FIL

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Last updated: 2026-02-12