How to pronounce hellion
Say it like HEL-ee-un. Hellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hellion. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HEL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellion 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hellion
American and British speakers say hellion in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛliən/ in the US and /ˈhɛliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-ee-un.
What does hellion mean?
- An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.
- An evil person.
- The larva of the dobsonfly.
- Cursed, ill-fated.
Where does hellion come from?
An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying hellion
How do you pronounce hellion?
Say HEL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛliən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellion?
Hellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say hellion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛliən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.