Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hilltop

/ˈhɪltɒp/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: hill-top
IPA: /ˈhɪltɒp/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The peak or crest of a hill.

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Example Sentences

"The territory should be small enough to be surveyed in its entirety from a hilltop."
"After crossing the flatlands Lincoln, with its magnificent hilltop cathedral, comes into view before we pull into the station, with its lovely Tudor revival-style buildings."

Etymology

From hill + top.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈhɪltɒp/

Inflected Forms

hilltops (plural)

Derived Forms

hilltopper

Phrases

hilltop youth Kayang Hilltop

Synonyms

brow

Questions

How do you pronounce hilltop?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɪltɒp/.
What does hilltop mean?: The peak or crest of a hill.
Where does hilltop come from?: From hill + top.

How to pronounce hilltop

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