How to pronounce hillcrest
Say it like HIL-krest. Hillcrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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- HIL
- krest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hillcrest 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.
- krestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hillcrest
American and British speakers say hillcrest in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪlkrɛst/ in the US and /ˈhɪlkrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIL-krest.
What does hillcrest mean?
- The crest of a hill
Where does hillcrest come from?
From hill + crest.
Questions about saying hillcrest
How do you pronounce hillcrest?
Say HIL-krest. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlkrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈhɪlkrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hillcrest?
Hillcrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · krest.
Do Americans and Brits say hillcrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪlkrɛst/ and the British form is /ˈhɪlkrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.