How to Pronounce "hylas"
word
ˈhaɪləs
HY-luhs
ˈhaɪləs
HY-luhs
Definition
Hylas is a character from Greek mythology, often known as a companion of Heracles. He is famous for being abducted by water nymphs while searching for water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪləs
British English
ˈhaɪləs
Simplified Pronunciation
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HY-luhs
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HY-luhs
Listen in Context
The disappearance of Hylas is a famous tale from ancient Greece.
As a mythological figure, Hylas appears in poems and stories.
Hylas was a young man in Greek mythology.
Heracles searched everywhere for Hylas.