How to pronounce aloes
Say it like AL-ohz. Aloes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloes 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aloes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-ohz.
What does aloes mean?
- plural of aloe How to pronounce aloe
- The resin of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for its fragrant odor.
- The wood of the agalloch.
Words that rhyme with aloes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aloes.
Questions about saying aloes
How do you pronounce aloes?
Say AL-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈæləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloes?
Aloes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ohz.
Is aloes 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 /ˈæləʊz/ (AL-ohz).