How to Pronounce "hellhound"

word

hɛl.haʊnd

HEL-hound

hˈɛlhaʊnd

HEL-hound

Definition

A supernatural dog, often described as large, black, and terrifying, that is said to guard the entrance to the underworld or serve evil forces in myth and folklore.

IPA Transcription

American English

hɛl.haʊnd

British English

hˈɛlhaʊnd

Simplified Pronunciation

HEL-hound

Listen in Context

A hellhound guards the gates of the underworld.

The story tells of a terrifying hellhound.

Legends say a hellhound can appear at night.

After seeing the huge black dog, he thought he'd just met a hellhound.