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hello

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /həˈləʊ̯/ or /hɛˈləʊ̯/, SAMPA: /h@"l@U/
  • (US) enPR: hĕ-lō' or hə-lō', IPA (key): /hɛˈloʊ̯/ or /həˈloʊ̯/, SAMPA: /hE"loU/ or /h@"loU/
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Interjection

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Interjection
hello

  1. You say, "hello" in greeting when you meet someone new or someone you know.
    "Good morning, James!" "Hello, Jimbo! How are you?"