How many syllables in "downhill"?

"downhill" has 2 lettergrepen (down - hill).

How to divide "downhill"?

"downhill" divides into 2 parts: down · hill.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"downhill": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:down·hill

Hoofdklemtoon

DOWN-hill(down · hill)● ○

Stress in "downhill" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊnˌhɪl⁄

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IPAˈdaʊnˌhɪl

Lettergrependown·hill

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How many syllables in "downhill"?: "downhill" has 2 lettergrepen (down - hill).
How to divide "downhill"?: "downhill" divides into 2 parts: down · hill.
Where is the stress in "downhill"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "downhill"?: Say each syllable slowly (down... hill) and listen on SayItVid.