How to pronounce hillman
Say it like HIL-mun. Hillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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- HIL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hillman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hillman
American and British speakers say hillman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪlmən/ in the US and /ˈhɪlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIL-mun.
What does hillman mean?
- A native or inhabitant of hilly or mountainous country; a tribesman who lives in the mountains.
- A supernatural being, such as a dwarf, that lives beneath a hill.
Where does hillman come from?
From hill + man.
Questions about saying hillman
How do you pronounce hillman?
Say HIL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɪlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hillman?
Hillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say hillman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪlmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɪlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.