Short answer: "hello" in English is Hello, or Hi depending on the situation.
Hello, the core translation
The default way to say "hello" in English is Hello. Pronounced roughly heh-LOH.
When English speakers actually use it
Hello is safe anywhere; Hi is what most people actually say.
Alternative: Hi
Hi is the other option English speakers reach for in this situation. It's not a synonym so much as a register shift, use the one that matches who you're talking to.
Practice this in a real English conversation
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FAQ
What's the most polite way to say "hello" in English?
Both Hello and Hi are polite. Pick based on who you're talking to: register, not translation, is what natives are tuning into.
How do I pronounce Hello?
Roughly heh-LOH. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.