How do you pronounce "hello"?

In American English: /həˈloʊ/ (huh-LOH). In British English: /həlˈəʊ/ (huhl-OH). In Canadian English: /həˈloʊ/ (huh-LOH). In Australian English: /həlˈəʊ/ (huhl-OH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /həˈloʊ/ (huh-LOH), while in British English it's /həlˈəʊ/ (huhl-OH).

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/həˈloʊ/

huh-LOH

Syllable Breakdown

həhel·loʊlo

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