To pronounce "hilo", say HIL-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hilo
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HIL-o
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"hilo" has 2 syllables: hil-o. It rhymes with niello and gweilo, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hilo" has 2 syllables: hil · o.
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