How to pronounce hillsman
Say it like HILS-mun. Hillsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HILS).
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- HILS
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hillsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HILSSay 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 hillsman
American and British speakers say hillsman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪlsmən/ in the US and /ˈhɪlsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HILS-mun.
What does hillsman mean?
- A man who belongs to a tribe inhabiting the hills (hillspeople).
Where does hillsman come from?
From hill + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying hillsman
How do you pronounce hillsman?
Say HILS-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlsmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɪlsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hillsman?
Hillsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HILS). Broken into parts: HILS · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say hillsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪlsmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɪlsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.