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