How to Pronounce "halo"
word
/ˈheɪɫoʊ/
HAY-loh
/hˈeɪləʊ/
HAY-loh
Definition
A halo is a circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art, or a ring of light appearing around the sun or moon. It can also refer generally to any glow or aura surrounding something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈheɪɫoʊ/
British English
/hˈeɪləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAY-loh
UK
HAY-loh
Listen in Context
The painting shows an angel with a halo above her head.
A bright halo formed around the moon last night.
The statue has a golden halo made from metal.
She looked up and saw a rainbow-colored halo around the sun.