Pronunciation

How to pronounce “help

“help” is pronounced /hɛlp/ — 1 syllable.
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help

/hɛlp/

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Meaning

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

he gave me an assist with the housework

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