American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'hello' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "hello" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "hello"

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Simple pronunciation
heh-loh
IPA transcription
/hɛˈloʊ/
Word frequency
5,933rd

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What does "hello" mean?

  1. a word used when meeting or greeting someone

Examples of "hello" in a sentence

  • Say hello to your new neighbor.
  • Hello, how are you doing today?
  • I like to greet people with a hello.

How common is "hello"?

Hello is the 5,933rd most common word in English.

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