How to pronounce halo
Say it like HAY-loh. Halo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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US American/ˈheɪloʊ/HAY-loh
UK British/ˈheɪləʊ/HAY-loh
- HAY
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of halo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAY-loh.
What does halo mean?
noun
- an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
- a toroidal shape“a ring of ships in the harbor”“a halo of smoke”
- a circle of light around the sun or moon
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Questions about saying halo
How do you pronounce halo?
Say HAY-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halo?
Halo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · loh.
Is halo 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 /ˈheɪləʊ/ (HAY-loh).