How to Pronounce Hellish

To pronounce "hellish", say HELL-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛlɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɛlɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hellish”

"hellish" has 2 syllables: hell-ish. It rhymes with relish and embellish, if that helps it stick.

What does hellish mean?

adjective

  1. Causing pain, discomfort or distress.

    “I woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house next door.”

Synonyms

awfulhorribleinfernalnightmarishterrible

Antonyms

heavenly

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Words that rhyme with hellish

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relishembellishswellishmellishdelosh

Related words

evildiabolicalwickedunholyunpleasantbeastlyfiendishdiabolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hellish"?▾

"Hellish" has 2 syllables: hell · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "hellish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hellish" is /ˈhɛlɪʃ/.

What does "hellish" mean?▾

Hellish: Causing pain, discomfort or distress.

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