How to pronounce uphill
Say it like uhp-HIL. Uphill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIL).
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- uhp
- HIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uphill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- HILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uphill
American and British speakers say uphill in essentially the same way: /ˌʌpˈhɪl/ in the US and /ˌʌpˈhɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhp-HIL.
What does uphill mean?
- An uphill route.
- Located up a slope or on a hill.
- Going up a slope or a hill.
- Difficult or laborious.
- Up a slope, towards higher ground.
- With difficulty.
Where does uphill come from?
From up + hill.
Words that rhyme with uphill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uphill.
Questions about saying uphill
How do you pronounce uphill?
Say uhp-HIL. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌpˈhɪl/. In British English it is /ˌʌpˈhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uphill?
Uphill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIL). Broken into parts: uhp · HIL.
Do Americans and Brits say uphill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌpˈhɪl/ and the British form is /ˌʌpˈhɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.