American English pronunciation

How to pronounce helen

IPA transcription: ['hɛlən]

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['hɛlən]

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['hɛlən]

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Noun

  • (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

Usage examples

  • Harris was buried at Forestvale Cemetery in Helena, Montana.
  • Cassandra saw Helen coming into Troy at Paris' return home from Sparta.
  • Born Helen Virginia Briggs in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Elaine questions Aaron regarding his actions with Helen and Morty.
  • "Helene is expecting us," said she.
  • Anderson was born in Helena, Montana.
  • Is Sheriff Helen in there?
  • Raphelengius did not have the benefit of seeing these Arabic dictionaries.
  • Helena goes after the Triad, killing its leader.
  • She plays Helen Hemsley, a Great Depression-era woman from Alabama.