How to pronounce hellaciously
Say it like hel-AY-shuh-slee. Hellaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- hel
- AY
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellaciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- helGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hellaciously
American and British speakers say hellaciously in essentially the same way: /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/ in the US and /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: hel-AY-shuh-slee.
What does hellaciously mean?
- In a hellacious manner
Where does hellaciously come from?
From hellacious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with hellaciously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hellaciously.
Questions about saying hellaciously
How do you pronounce hellaciously?
Say hel-AY-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellaciously?
Hellaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: hel · AY · shuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say hellaciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /ˌhɛˈleɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.