How to pronounce hilus
Say it like HY-lus. Hilus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hilus
American and British speakers say hilus in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪləs/ in the US and /ˈhaɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-lus.
What does hilus mean?
- A hilum.
Where does hilus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin hīlus.
Words that rhyme with hilus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hilus.
Questions about saying hilus
How do you pronounce hilus?
Say HY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilus?
Hilus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say hilus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪləs/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.