The word "ethril" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɛθrɪl. The first syllable is pronounced as "eth," with the "e" sound as in "get" and the "th" sound as in "think." The second syllable is pronounced as "ril," with the "r" sound trilled slightly and the "i" sound similar to "ill." This word has a slightly old-fashioned feel to it, and it is not commonly used in modern English. Its meaning is related to the chemical compound ether.