How to Pronounce "dunghill"
word
ˈdʌŋˌhɪl
DUNG-hil
ˈdʌŋˌhɪl
DUNG-hil
Definition
A dunghill is a pile or heap of animal manure, usually found on farms and used as fertilizer for crops. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something dirty or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʌŋˌhɪl
British English
ˈdʌŋˌhɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUNG-hil
UK
DUNG-hil
Listen in Context
The farm has a big dunghill behind the barn.
Chickens search for food on the dunghill every morning.
The smell from the dunghill was very strong.
If you fall on the dunghill, you’ll need a long shower afterwards!