foothills Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈfu̇t-ˌhil
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Foothills as a Noun
1
a hill at the foot of higher hills
2
a hilly region at the base of a mountain range
3
plural of foothill
4
A hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.
Word Forms & Grammar
foothill
foothills
Words That Rhyme With Foothills
First Known Use
1788
Word Facts for Foothills
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfu̇t-ˌhil/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a hill at the foot of higher hills |
| First known use | 1788 |
How to Pronounce Foothills
You say foothills as /ˈfu̇t-ˌhil/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fu̇t).