How to pronounce heller
Say it like HEL-er. Heller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEL-uh.
What does heller mean?
- A subdivision of the Czech, Slovakian and Czechoslovakian koruna. 100 hellers make up one koruna.
- A noisy, rowdy, troublesome person; a hellion.
Where does heller come from?
Borrowed from German Heller.
Words that rhyme with heller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heller.
Questions about saying heller
How do you pronounce heller?
Say HEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heller?
Heller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · er.
Is heller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛlə/ (HEL-uh).