How to pronounce falloff
Say it like FAW-lawf. Falloff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW).
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- FAW
- lawf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falloff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lawfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of falloff
American and British speakers say falloff in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔˌlɔf/ in the US and /ˈfɔːˌlɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW-lof.
What does falloff mean?
- A reduction or decline.
- A note immediately followed by a rapidly descending group of notes.
- The noticeable retraction and falling movement of a buck from a doe, usually indicating successful insemination.
Where does falloff come from?
Deverbal from fall off.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying falloff
How do you pronounce falloff?
Say FAW-lawf. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔˌlɔf/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌlɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falloff?
Falloff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW). Broken into parts: FAW · lawf.
Do Americans and Brits say falloff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔˌlɔf/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːˌlɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.