How to pronounce hilly
Say it like HIL-ee. Hilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL).
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- HIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilly 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hilly
American and British speakers say hilly in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪli/ in the US and /ˈhɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIL-ee.
What does hilly mean?
- Abundant in hills; having many hills.
Where does hilly come from?
From Middle English hilly, hylly, hully, equivalent to hill + -y.
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Words that rhyme with hilly
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Questions about saying hilly
How do you pronounce hilly?
Say HIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪli/. In British English it is /ˈhɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilly?
Hilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIL). Broken into parts: HIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪli/ and the British form is /ˈhɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.