How many syllables in hello?

There are 2 syllables in the word hello.

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How to pronounce hello:

Definition of hello:

hello (noun):: an expression of greeting.; an expression or gesture of greeting

Synonyms for hello:

greeting

how-do-you-do

howdy

hullo

salutation

salute

welcome

Antonyms for hello:

adieu

adios

au revoir

auf wiedersehen

bon voyage

bye

bye-bye

catch you later

cheerio

ciao

farewell

godspeed

good luck

goodbye

hasta la vista

have a good day

have a good one

have a nice day

later

laters

peace

peace out

sayonara

see ya later

see you

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