How do you pronounce "hillbilly"?

In American English: /ˈhɪlbɪli/ (HILB-il-ee). In British English: /hˈɪlbɪli/ (H-ilb-il). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪlbɪli/ (HILB-il-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɪlbɪli/ (H-ilb-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪlbɪli/ (HILB-il-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɪlbɪli/ (H-ilb-il).

How to Pronounce "hillbilly"

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hillbilly

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/ˈhɪlbɪli/

HILB-il-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɪlbhill·ɪlbil·ily

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