How to pronounce dunghill
Say it like DUHNG-hil. Dunghill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG).
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- DUHNG
- hil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunghill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dunghill
American and British speakers say dunghill in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌŋhɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʌŋhɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHNG-hil.
What does dunghill mean?
- A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.
Where does dunghill come from?
Inherited from Middle English donghil.
Questions about saying dunghill
How do you pronounce dunghill?
Say DUHNG-hil. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌŋhɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʌŋhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunghill?
Dunghill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: DUHNG · hil.
Do Americans and Brits say dunghill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌŋhɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʌŋhɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.