How to Pronounce "hell or high water"
expression
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈwɔtɝ
HEL-er-HYE-WAW-ter
hˈɛl/ /ˈɔː/ /hˈaɪ/ /wˈɔːtɐ
HEL-or-HYE-WAW-tuh
Definition
This expression means you will do something no matter what obstacles or difficulties come your way. It shows strong determination to complete a goal regardless of challenges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
hˈɛl/ /ˈɔː/ /hˈaɪ/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEL-er-HYE-WAW-ter
UK
HEL-or-HYE-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
I will finish this project, hell or high water.
She promised to be there, hell or high water.
We will get it done by tomorrow, hell or high water.
Come hell or high water, I’m going to see that concert!