How to Pronounce Hilly

To pronounce "hilly", say HILLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhɪli/. 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

/ˈhɪli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hilly”

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

Sounds exactly like: hiley, hilley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hilly mean?

adjective

  1. (of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.

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Words that rhyme with hilly

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sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

mountainouscraggedcraggyroughunsmoothuplandmontanehighland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hilly"?▾

"Hilly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hilly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hilly" is /ˈhɪli/.

What does "hilly" mean?▾

Hilly: (of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.

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