American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'help' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "help"

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Simple pronunciation
hehlp
IPA transcription
/hɛlp̚/
Word frequency
149th

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What does "help" mean?

  1. to assist someone or make it easier for them to do something

Examples of "help" in a sentence

  • Can you help me with this math problem?
  • I need help moving my furniture.
  • She always tries to help people in need.

How common is "help"?

Help is the 149th most common word in English.

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