How to Pronounce "hail as"
expression
ˈheɪɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
HAYL-az or HAYL-ez
hˈeɪl/ /ˈæs
HAYL-as
Definition
To publicly praise or describe someone or something as being very good, important, or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
hˈeɪl/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAYL-az or HAYL-ez
UK
HAYL-as
Listen in Context
She was hailed as a hero after saving the children.
The invention was hailed as a major breakthrough.
The film was hailed as the best of the year.
Scientists hailed the discovery as a game changer for medicine.