TubeTalk Pronunciation

How to pronounce “hello”

Hear “hello” in real YouTube speech, then study definitions and example sentence snippets.

Pronunciation guide for hello

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of hello with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The IllusionistsROB LEWORTHY: Hello, welcome to our first ever West End event
Definition summary: A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.

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The Illusionists

ROB LEWORTHY: Hello, welcome to our first ever West End event

[Interjection]
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
(chiefly UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.
[Noun]
"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
[Verb]
(transitive) To greet with "hello".