How to Pronounce Downhill

To pronounce "downhill", say DOWNH-ill — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downhill”

"downhill" has 2 syllables: downh-ill. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does downhill mean?

noun

  1. The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.
  2. A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.

verb

  1. To take part in downhill skiing.

adjective

  1. Located down a slope or hill.
  2. Going down a slope or a hill.

Antonyms

uphill

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Words that rhyme with downhill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

descendingdeclivitousdownward-slopingdownslopedrop-offdescentalightingdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downhill"?▾

"Downhill" has 2 syllables: downh · ill.

What is the IPA transcription of "downhill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downhill" is /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/.

What does "downhill" mean?▾

Downhill: The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

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