American English
/hɛˈloʊ/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Used to greet someone or start a conversation.
“Hello” is commonly pronounced “huh-LOH” (/həˈloʊ/), and some speakers say “heh-LOH” (/hɛˈloʊ/). Both are natural American English pronunciations.
Used to greet someone or start a conversation.
Hello, Maria. Nice to meet you.
I said hello when I saw my neighbor.
Hello is neutral and polite. Hi is more informal.
say hello · hello again · hello everyone
Hello, + person's name
say hello to + someone
Used when answering a phone call or checking whether someone can hear you.
I picked up the phone and said, “Hello?”
“Hello? Can you hear me?” she asked.
A friendly greeting when people meet or begin a conversation.
He gave me a quick hello before class.
We exchanged hellos in the hallway.
a quick hello · exchange hellos
a + hello
say + hello
to greet someone
Go and say hello to your aunt.
used to greet someone you have seen or spoken to before
Hello again! How was your trip?