How to pronounce Hillsborough
Say it like HILZ-buh-roh. Hillsborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HILZ).
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- HILZ
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hillsborough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HILZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Hillsborough
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HILZ-buh-roh.
What does Hillsborough mean?
- The largest town on the island of Carriacou, Grenada.
Where does Hillsborough come from?
From hills and borough.
Questions about saying Hillsborough
How do you pronounce Hillsborough?
Say HILZ-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlzbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪlzbərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HILZ). Broken into parts: HILZ · buh · roh.
Is Hillsborough pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɪlzbərəʊ/ (HILZ-buh-roh).