How to Pronounce "like hell"
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈhɛɫ
LIEK HEL
lˈaɪk/ /hˈɛl
lie-KHEL
Definition
A slang expression meaning 'very much' or 'with great effort/speed.' It can also be used to strongly deny something, as in 'Like hell I will!'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
lˈaɪk/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIEK HEL
UK
lie-KHEL
Listen in Context
He ran like hell to catch the bus.
I studied like hell for the exam.
Are you going to apologize? Like hell I am!
We worked like hell to finish on time.