High" is pronounced with one syllable, characterised by a robust "h" seem accompanied by the extensive "i" vowel. Begin with a transparent "h" seem, just like "hat," followed by the vowel sound, as in "sigh." Pronounce it smoothly and crisply.n God on high → Gott in der Höhe or im Himmel; the orders have originate from on high (hum inf) → der