How to Pronounce Foothills

To pronounce "foothills", say FOOTH-ills — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʊt.hɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfʊt.hɪlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foothills”

"foothills" has 2 syllables: footh-ills. It rhymes with chills and thrills, if that helps it stick.

What does foothills mean?

noun

  1. A hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

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Words that rhyme with foothills

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chillsthrillsfillsfrillspillsgillsstillssillsdaffodilsdillsinstillstills

Related words

hillshillsidesmountainspiedmontpiemonteknollsuplandsspurs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foothills"?▾

"Foothills" has 2 syllables: footh · ills.

What is the IPA transcription of "foothills"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foothills" is /ˈfʊt.hɪlz/.

What does "foothills" mean?▾

Foothills: A hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

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