Pronunciation of 'hello'
The word 'hello' is commonly used as a greeting in English. It originated from the Old High German word 'halâ' or 'hola,' meaning 'to fetch' or 'to call.' It is pronounced as /həˈloʊ/ or /hɛˈloʊ/ in English.
Word Origin
Old High German 'halâ' or 'hola,' later adapted into English.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A greeting or expression used to acknowledge someone's presence or to begin a conversation.
Pronounced as ‘huh-LOH,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Huh’ as in ‘hut,’ and ‘loh’ as in ‘low.’
A greeting or expression used to acknowledge someone's presence or to begin a conversation.
Pronounced as ‘heh-LOH,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Heh’ as in ‘head,’ and ‘loh’ as in ‘low.’