Pronunciation of 'hello'
The word 'hello' is a common English greeting used to express a friendly acknowledgment or to begin a conversation. It is pronounced as /həˈloʊ/ or /hɛˈloʊ/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'hello' originated from the Old High German word 'halâ' or 'holâ,' which was used to hail or call attention. It became popular in English in the 19th century.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A greeting or expression of acknowledgment.
Pronounced as ‘huh-LOH’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Huh’ as in ‘hut’, ‘loh’ as in ‘low’.
A greeting or expression of acknowledgment.
Pronounced as ‘heh-LOH’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Heh’ as in ‘head’, ‘loh’ as in ‘low’.