How to Pronounce "what the heck"
expression
WUHT-thuh-HEK
WOT-thuh-HEK
Definition
A mild and informal way to express surprise, confusion, or disbelief. Similar to saying 'what on earth' or 'what's going on'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛk
British English
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT-thuh-HEK
UK
WOT-thuh-HEK
Listen in Context
What the heck is that noise outside?
What the heck are you doing?
What the heck happened here?
What the heck—I thought we were meeting tomorrow!