How to pronounce halos
Say it like HAY-lohz. Halos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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US American/ˈheɪloʊz/HAY-lohz
UK British/ˈheɪləʊz/HAY-lohz
- HAY
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halos 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.
- lohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of halos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAY-lohz.
What does halos mean?
noun
- plural of halo How to pronounce halo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of halo How to pronounce halo
Questions about saying halos
How do you pronounce halos?
Say HAY-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈheɪləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halos?
Halos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · lohz.
Is halos 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 /ˈheɪləʊz/ (HAY-lohz).