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
1,456th
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What does "hello" mean?
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 1,456th most common word in English.
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