downhill

/ˈdaʊn.hɪl/

Syllables down·hill

Stress DOWN-hill

Phonics Breakdown

down

/daʊn/

ow diphth

hill

/hɪl/

short i

Meaning

moving or leading toward a lower place; declining

Sound Reference

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down=/daʊn/(town) + hill=/hɪl/(hill)

Example

The bike rolled downhill very fast.