American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'hi' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "hi"

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Simple pronunciation
hai
IPA transcription
/haɪ/
Word frequency
3,590th

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What does "hi" mean?

  1. a way to greet someone

Examples of "hi" in a sentence

  • I said hi to my neighbor.
  • Saying hi is a friendly greeting.
  • Hi, how are you?

How common is "hi"?

Hi is the 3,590th most common word in English.

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