How do you spell and say hi in Russian?

Here's how you spell and say "hi" in Russian:

Spelling: Привет (Privet)

Pronunciation:

* Pri (like "pry" in "pry open")

* vet (like "vet" in "veteran")

So, it sounds like "Pree-vet".

Note:

* "Привет" is the most common and informal way to say "hi" in Russian.

* It's used with friends, family, and people you know well.

* In more formal situations, you might use "Здравствуйте" (Zdravstvuyte), which is pronounced "Zdravstvooyte" and translates to "Hello" or "Good day".