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hill
Definition:
(nou) a local and well-defined elevation of the land (nou) structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones (nou) United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916) (nou) risque English comedian (1925-1992) (nou) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
Phonetic Transcription:
hɪl
Examples:
One can see the hilly region and the forest on the hill.
Flowers and plants decorate the area at the foot of the hill.
The hill offered a great vantage of the entire area.
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Common mistakes of hill pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "hill" with a long vowel sound, like "heal". The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, as in /hɪl/ (US) and /hɪl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on making the "i" sound short and quick.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, making it sound like "hi-LL". "Hill" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the "h" sound. Tip: Remember, "hill" has only one syllable; keep it simple.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some people pronounce "hill" with an exaggerated "h" sound, making it sound like "h-hill". The correct pronunciation starts smoothly with /h/. Tip: Practice saying "hill" without pausing before the "h" to maintain fluidity.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners might mistakenly pronounce "hill" as "hille". This adds an unnecessary vowel sound, which is not present in the correct pronunciation /hɪl/ (both US and UK). Tip: Focus on the single "l" sound at the end to avoid adding extra vowels.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "hill" with "heal" or "heel". While "hill" has a short "i" sound /hɪl/, both "heal" and "heel" have a long "ee" sound. Tip: Practice differentiating the vowel sounds in these words to improve clarity.