How to Pronounce Help

To pronounce "help", say HELP — one syllable, IPA /hɛlp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/hɛlp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “help”

"help" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with whelp and yelp, if that helps it stick.

What does help mean?

noun

  1. Action given to provide assistance; aid.

    “I need some help with my homework.”

  2. (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

    “He was a great help to me when I was moving house.”

Synonyms

aidassistance

Words that rhyme with help

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whelpyelpskelpkelpself-helpshelpdelpwelp

Related words

aidserviceassistanceassisthelperavailfacilitatesupporter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "help"?▾

"Help" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "help"?▾

The IPA transcription of "help" is /hɛlp/.

What does "help" mean?▾

Help: Action given to provide assistance; aid.

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