How do you pronounce "helena"?

In American English: /ˈhɛlənə/ (HEHL-uhn-uh). In British English: /hˈɛlənə/ (H-ehl-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛlənə/ (HEHL-uhn-uh). In Australian English: /hɛlˈiːnə/ (hehl-EEN-uh).

Is "helena" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛlənə/ (HEHL-uhn-uh), while in British English it's /hˈɛlənə/ (H-ehl-uhn).

How to Pronounce "helena"

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helena

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/ˈhɛlənə/

HEHL-uhn-uh

Syllable Breakdown

hɛlhe·ənle·əna

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