How to Pronounce "hell"
word
/ˈhɛɫ/
HEL
/hˈɛl/
HEL
Definition
A place often described as a place of punishment after death in many religions. It also means a situation that is very bad or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛɫ/
British English
/hˈɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEL
UK
HEL
Listen in Context
They believe bad people go to hell after they die.
This weather is hell — so hot and humid!
Stop causing hell in the classroom.
That party was hell — so many problems all night!