Pronunciation of 'hello'
The word 'hello' is an English greeting used to express a friendly acknowledgment or to initiate a conversation. It is pronounced as /həˈloʊ/ in American English.
The word 'hello' originated in the English language and became widely used as a greeting in the 19th century. It is believed to have derived from earlier forms like 'hallo' or 'hullo,' which were used to attract attention.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A greeting or expression of acknowledgment.
Pronounced as ‘huh-LOH,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Huh’ as in ‘huh,’ and ‘loh’ as in ‘low.’
English (United Kingdom)
A greeting or expression of acknowledgment.
Pronounced as ‘huh-LOH,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Huh’ as in ‘huh,’ and ‘loh’ as in ‘low.’
Français
Utilisé comme salutation informelle, souvent emprunté à l'anglais.
Prononcé comme ‘ay-loh,’ avec un son ‘ay’ comme dans ‘é’ et ‘loh’ comme dans ‘lot.’
Español
Usado como saludo informal, tomado del inglés.
Se pronuncia como ‘eh-loh,’ con ‘eh’ como en ‘el’ y ‘loh’ como en ‘loco.’