How to pronounce molehilly
Say it like MOHL-hih-lee. Molehilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- hih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molehilly 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.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of molehilly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-hih-lee.
What does molehilly mean?
- Having many molehills.
Where does molehilly come from?
From molehill + -y.
Questions about saying molehilly
How do you pronounce molehilly?
Say MOHL-hih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊlhɪli/. In British English it is /ˈməʊlhɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molehilly?
Molehilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · hih · lee.
Is molehilly 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 /ˈməʊlhɪli/ (MOHL-hih-lee).