How to pronounce foothill
Say it like FUUT-hil. Foothill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- hil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foothill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- hilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foothill
American and British speakers say foothill in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-hil.
What does foothill mean?
- A hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.
Where does foothill come from?
From foot + hill.
Questions about saying foothill
How do you pronounce foothill?
Say FUUT-hil. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foothill?
Foothill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · hil.
Do Americans and Brits say foothill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.