How to Pronounce "what the hell"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ
WUT-thuh-HEL
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl
WOT-thuh-HEL
Definition
An informal and slightly rude expression used to show surprise, shock, annoyance, or confusion, usually when you do not understand something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUT-thuh-HEL
UK
WOT-thuh-HEL
Listen in Context
What the hell is that noise?
What the hell are you doing here?
He looked at me and said, 'What the hell?'
What the hell just happened? I don’t get it.