alô
interjection
Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ lo˧˧]Huế [ʔaː˧˧ low˧˧]Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ low˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
alô means hello.
Meanings of alô in English
Interjection
- hello (when making a call or answering at the beginning of a call)
- used to confirm that the person being addressed is listening, or to confirm if anyone is listening
- used to express surprise, shock, bewilderment etc.
Etymology
Borrowed from French allô.
Frequently asked questions
What does alô mean in English?
alô (interjection) means "hello".
How do you pronounce alô?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ lo˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ low˧˧]. Tones: alô — level tone (ngang).