How to pronounce ballow
Say it like BAL-oh. Ballow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ballow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAL-oh.
What does ballow mean?
- Deep water inside a shoal or bar.
Words that rhyme with ballow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ballow.
Questions about saying ballow
How do you pronounce ballow?
Say BAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballow?
Ballow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · oh.
Is ballow 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 /ˈbæləʊ/ (BAL-oh).