How to pronounce hallow
Say it like HAL-oh. Hallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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- HAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay 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 hallow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAL-oh.
What does hallow mean?
- A saint; a holy person; an apostle.
- To make holy, to sanctify.
- To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.
Where does hallow come from?
Inherited from Middle English halwe (“a saint, holy thing, shrine”), from Old English hālga (“a holy one, saint”), from Proto-Germanic *hailagô (“holy one”), from *hailagaz (“holy”), from Proto-Germanic *hailaz (“whole, safe, hale”), from P
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Words that rhyme with hallow
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Questions about saying hallow
How do you pronounce hallow?
Say HAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallow?
Hallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · oh.
Is hallow 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 /ˈhæləʊ/ (HAL-oh).