How to pronounce hullo
Say it like huh-LOH. Hullo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- huh
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hullo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hullo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: huh-LOH.
What does hullo mean?
- Alternative form of hello (Greeting.)
- Alternative form of hello (expressing puzzlement or discovery)
- Alternative form of hello.
- Alternative form of hello.
Words that rhyme with hullo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hullo.
Questions about saying hullo
How do you pronounce hullo?
Say huh-LOH. The American pronunciation is /hʌˈloʊ/. In British English it is /hʌˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hullo?
Hullo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: huh · LOH.
Is hullo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /hʌˈləʊ/ (huh-LOH).