How to pronounce arrows
Say it like AR-ohz. Arrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay 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 arrows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-ohz.
Other ways to say arrows
Arrows also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ER-ohz /ˈɛroʊz/
What does arrows mean?
- plural of arrow How to pronounce arrow
- Short darts feathered at the ends.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arrow How to pronounce arrow
Questions about saying arrows
How do you pronounce arrows?
Say AR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈærəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrows?
Arrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ohz.
Is arrows 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 /ˈærəʊz/ (AR-ohz).