How to pronounce hilltop
Say it like HIL-top. Hilltop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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US American/ˈhɪlˌtɑp/HIL-top
UK British/ˈhɪltɒp/HIL-top
- HIL
- top
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilltop 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.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hilltop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HIL-top.
What does hilltop mean?
noun
- The peak or crest of a hill.
Where does hilltop come from?
From hill + top.
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Questions about saying hilltop
How do you pronounce hilltop?
Say HIL-top. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪlˌtɑp/. In British English it is /ˈhɪltɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilltop?
Hilltop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · top.
Is hilltop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɪltɒp/ (HIL-top).