How to pronounce molehill
Say it like MOHL-hil. Molehill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- hil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molehill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molehill
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-hil.
What does molehill mean?
- A small mound of earth created by a mole's burrowing underneath the surface of the ground.
- To exaggerate a problem and perceive it as larger or worse than it actually is.
Where does molehill come from?
From mole + hill. The verb sense comes from the idiom make a mountain out of a molehill.
Questions about saying molehill
How do you pronounce molehill?
Say MOHL-hil. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊlˌhɪl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊlˌhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molehill?
Molehill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · hil.
Is molehill pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊlˌhɪl/ (MOHL-hil).