How to pronounce anthill
Say it like ANT-hil. Anthill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT).
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US American/ˈæntˌhɪl/ANT-hil
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- ANT
- hil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does anthill mean?
noun
- A cone-shaped structure built from sediment and other available materials by ants or white ants (termites), and beneath which the colony nests.
Where does anthill come from?
From Middle English ametehul, amptehille, from Old English ǣmethyll, equivalent to ant + hill.
Questions about saying anthill
How do you pronounce anthill?
Say ANT-hil. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntˌhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthill?
Anthill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT). Broken into parts: ANT · hil.