How to Pronounce Hill

To pronounce "hill", say HILL — one syllable, IPA /hɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hill”

"hill" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hille — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hill mean?

noun

  1. An elevated location smaller than a mountain.

    “The park is sheltered from the wind by a hill to the east.”

  2. A sloping road.

    “You need to pick up speed to get up the hill that's coming up.”

verb

  1. To form into a heap or mound.
  2. To heap or draw earth around plants.

Words that rhyme with hill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

moundcollinemontmountheightshillsidehilltopmountainous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hill"?▾

"Hill" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hill" is /hɪl/.

What does "hill" mean?▾

Hill: An elevated location smaller than a mountain.

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