How to Pronounce "hellespont"
word
ˈhɛləspɒnt
HEL-uh-spont
ˈhɛlɪspɒnt
HEL-iss-pont
Definition
The Hellespont is the ancient name for the narrow strait now called the Dardanelles, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara in Turkey.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛləspɒnt
British English
ˈhɛlɪspɒnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEL-uh-spont
UK
HEL-iss-pont
Listen in Context
The Hellespont was important in ancient history.
Many Greek myths mention the Hellespont.
Today the Hellespont is called the Dardanelles.
Leander famously swam across the Hellespont for love.