helio
helium
Latin America
Simplified: EHL-yoh
IPA: 'el.ʝo
Spain
Simplified: EHL-yoh
IPA: 'el.ʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
hel
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
io
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o