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How many syllables in hello?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable lo
  • 5 letters
Syllables
hel-lo: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: hel-LO.
Pronunciation
/həlˈoʊ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide hello into syllables?

hello divides as hel-lo. hel-lo: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in hello?

Hello has 2 syllables (hel-lo).

Which syllable is stressed in hello?

The stressed syllable in hello is lo. The 2nd syllable is stressed: hel-LO.

How do you pronounce hello?

/həlˈoʊ/ in American English.