hellraiser

Questions

How do you pronounce hellraiser?

The recorded pronunciation is /hˈɛlɹˌeɪzɚ/.

What does hellraiser mean?

A person who engages in wild, wanton behavior: one who raises hell.

Where does hellraiser come from?

From hell + raiser. Coined in 1914.

How to pronounce hellraiser

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hellraiser”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hˈɛlɹˌeɪzɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hellraiser”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hellraiser” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.