To pronounce "heli-", say HEL-i — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
heli-
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HEL-i
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"heli-" has 2 syllables: hel-i. It rhymes with belly and jelly, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: helly — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heli-" has 2 syllables: hel · i.
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