How to pronounce aloe
Say it like AL-oh. Aloe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aloe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-oh.
What does aloe mean?
- The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
- Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.
- Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave.
Words that rhyme with aloe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aloe.
Questions about saying aloe
How do you pronounce aloe?
Say AL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloe?
Aloe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oh.
Is aloe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləʊ/ (AL-oh).