How to Pronounce "a helluva"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌhɛˈɫuvə
uh-HEL-uh-vuh
æɪ/ /hˈɛləvɐ
uh-HEL-uh-vuh
Definition
A very informal and emphatic way to say 'an extremely good' or 'an extremely big' person, thing, or experience. It combines 'a hell of a' into a single phrase.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌhɛˈɫuvə
British English
æɪ/ /hˈɛləvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-HEL-uh-vuh
UK
uh-HEL-uh-vuh
Listen in Context
That was a helluva game last night!
He's a helluva nice guy.
You did a helluva job on that project.
We had a helluva time at the concert.