How to pronounce hilding
Say it like HIL-ding. Hilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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- HIL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hilding
American and British speakers say hilding in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIL-ding.
What does hilding mean?
- A wretch, a contemptible person.
Where does hilding come from?
Unknown. Likely a contraction of earlier hilderling, itself an alteration of hinderling.
Words that rhyme with hilding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hilding.
Questions about saying hilding
How do you pronounce hilding?
Say HIL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilding?
Hilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say hilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.