How to Pronounce "who the hell"
expression
ˈhu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ
HOO-thuh-HEL
hˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl
HOO-thuh-HEL
Definition
An informal and sometimes rude way to strongly emphasize a question about a person's identity, showing surprise, anger, or disbelief.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
hˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-thuh-HEL
UK
HOO-thuh-HEL
Listen in Context
Who the hell are you?
Who the hell left this mess here?
Who the hell called me at midnight?
Dude, who the hell is at the door this late?