American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'hey' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "hey"

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Simple pronunciation
hay
IPA transcription
/heɪ/
Word frequency
1,138th

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What does "hey" mean?

  1. used to get attention or to express surprise, joy, or anger

Examples of "hey" in a sentence

  • Hey, how are you doing?
  • Hey, did you get my message?
  • Hey, watch out for that car!

How common is "hey"?

Hey is the 1,138th most common word in English.

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