How to pronounce hellhound
Say it like HEL-hownd. Hellhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellhound 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.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hellhound
American and British speakers say hellhound in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-hownd.
What does hellhound mean?
- A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
- An evil or unpleasant person.
Where does hellhound come from?
From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.
Questions about saying hellhound
How do you pronounce hellhound?
Say HEL-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellhound?
Hellhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · hownd.
Do Americans and Brits say hellhound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.