How to pronounce hallo
Say it like huh-LOH. Hallo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- huh
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hallo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: huh-LOH.
What does hallo mean?
- Alternative form of hello (“greeting”).
- A cry of surprise.
- The cry "hallo!"
- A shout of exultation.
- To shout, or to call with a loud voice.
- To chase while shouting "hallo!"
- To cry "hallo" (to someone).
Where does hallo come from?
From Middle English halou, halow, halloo (interjection used to call attention), representing Old English hēlā, ǣlā, ēalā (“O!, alas!, oh!, lo!”), equivalent to hey + lo.
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Words that rhyme with hallo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hallo.
Words that sound like hallo
Questions about saying hallo
How do you pronounce hallo?
Say huh-LOH. The American pronunciation is /həˈloʊ/. In British English it is /həˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallo?
Hallo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: huh · LOH.
Is hallo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həˈləʊ/ (huh-LOH).
What words sound the same as hallo?
Hallo sounds the same as hello in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.