How to pronounce hehe
Say it like HEH-eh. Hehe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH).
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- HEH
- eh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hehe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hehe
American and British speakers say hehe in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛhɛ/ in the US and /ˈhɛhɛ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEH-eh.
What does hehe mean?
- An approximation to the sound of a mischievous giggle.“And then his trousers fell down, hehe.”
Where does hehe come from?
From Middle English hehe, from Old English he he.
Questions about saying hehe
How do you pronounce hehe?
Say HEH-eh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛhɛ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛhɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hehe?
Hehe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH). Broken into parts: HEH · eh.
Do Americans and Brits say hehe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛhɛ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛhɛ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.