How do you pronounce "downhill"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/ (DOWN-HIL). In British English: /dˈaʊnhɪl/ (D-ownh). In Canadian English: /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/ (DOWN-HIL). In Australian English: /dˈaʊnhɪl/ (D-ownh).

Is "downhill" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/ (DOWN-HIL), while in British English it's /dˈaʊnhɪl/ (D-ownh).

How to Pronounce "downhill"

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downhill

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/ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/

DOWN-HIL

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daʊndown·hɪlhill

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