How to pronounce hilling
Say it like HIL-ing. Hilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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- HIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hilling
American and British speakers say hilling in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIL-ing.
What does hilling mean?
- The act or process of heaping up earth around plants.“the hilling of potatoes”
- present participle and gerund of hill How to pronounce hill
Where does hilling come from?
From hill + -ing.
Words that rhyme with hilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hilling.
Questions about saying hilling
How do you pronounce hilling?
Say HIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilling?
Hilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.