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
What the hell are you doing here?
Stop causing hell in the classroom.
They believe bad people go to hell after they die.
This weather is hell — so hot and humid!