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How to pronounce hey
Say it like this: /ˈheɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈheɪ/
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What does hey mean?
intjAn exclamation to get attention.
“Hey, look at this!”
A protest or reprimand.
“Hey! Stop that!”
An expression of surprise.
“Hey! This is new!”
verbTo greet with a "hey"
nounA choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.
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