halo

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ha-lo (2)

English Definition

A circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person.

Example Sentence

The angel in the painting had a halo over her head.

US IPA /ˈheΙͺ.loʊ/
UK IPA /ˈheΙͺ.lΙ™ΚŠ/