How to pronounce "halo"

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Most of the stuff which fills our universe is completely invisible to us.

Visible matter,

the kind that we and the stars are made from,

the kind that radiates light, is not what's normal.

The majority of the energy-matter content in the universe

is something that we call dark energy.

After dark energy, the second-largest ingredient

is something that we call dark matter.

It gravitates exactly like visible matter.

But it's completely unlike us in every other way.

We believe that 80 percent of the normally gravitating matter in the universe

is dark matter.

We believe that every single galaxy, or almost every single galaxy,

lives inside of a dark matter halo.

And at least, at first approximation,

light seems to go right through it, so we can't see it.

It's invisible, maybe transparent, maybe clear.

And we, the luminous matter, we are the cosmic weirdos.

Phonetic Breakdown of "halo"

Learn how to break down "halo" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈheɪləʊ/

/ˈheɪloʊ/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH EY1 L OW0

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Definition of "halo"

Pronunciation: /ˈheɪləʊ/

Noun

A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
A cloud of gas and other matter surrounding and captured by the gravitational field of a large diffuse astronomical object, such as a galaxy or cluster of galaxies.
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
Nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
(iconography) a circular annulus ring, frequently luminous, often golden, floating above the head
A circular brace used to keep the head and neck in position.
A rollbar placed in front of the driver, used to protect the cockpit of a open cockpit racecar.

Verb

To encircle with a halo.

Synonyms: inaureole