How Do You Spell HILLYERD?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪlɪˌɜːd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Hillyerd" might seem confusing at first glance. However, it is easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is /h/, followed by the long vowel sound /iː/ and the consonant /l/. The next syllable begins with the consonant /j/ and is followed by the vowel sound /ɜːr/. The final consonant is /d/. So the complete IPA transcription is: /ˈhɪl.jɜːrd/. With this information, the spelling of "Hillyerd" becomes clear and can be pronounced with ease.
