How to pronounce halloa
Say it like ha-LOH. Halloa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- ha
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halloa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- haKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of halloa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ha-LOH.
What does halloa mean?
- A loud exclamation; a call to invite attention to something or to incite; a shout.“Halloa! what's this?”
- To utter an exclamation of "halloa".
Words that rhyme with halloa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halloa.
Questions about saying halloa
How do you pronounce halloa?
Say ha-LOH. The American pronunciation is /hæˈloʊ/. In British English it is /hæˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halloa?
Halloa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: ha · LOH.
Is halloa 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 /hæˈləʊ/ (ha-LOH).