How to Pronounce "hades"
word
/ˈheɪdiz/, /ˈheɪdz/
HAY-deez
/ˈheɪdiːz/
HAY-deez
Definition
Hades is the name of the underworld in Greek mythology, ruled by the god Hades. It is sometimes used more generally to mean 'hell' or a place where souls go after death.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈheɪdiz/, /ˈheɪdz/
British English
/ˈheɪdiːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAY-deez
UK
HAY-deez
Listen in Context
In Greek myths, souls travel to Hades after death.
Hades was ruled by the god also called Hades.
The river Styx separated the world of the living from Hades.
Some poets use 'Hades' as a metaphor for darkness or despair.