How to pronounce fellow
Say it like FEL-oh. Fellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fellow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEL-oh.
What does fellow mean?
- a boy or man“that chap is your host”“there's a fellow at the door”
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another“drinking companions”“comrades in arms”
- a person who is member of one's class or profession“the surgeon consulted his colleagues”“he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fellow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fellow.
Questions about saying fellow
How do you pronounce fellow?
Say FEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fellow?
Fellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · oh.
Is fellow 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 /ˈfɛləʊ/ (FEL-oh).