How to pronounce hallowed
Say it like HAL-ohd. Hallowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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- HAL
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallowed 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.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hallowed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAL-ohd.
What does hallowed mean?
- Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
- simple past and past participle of hallow How to pronounce hallow
Where does hallowed come from?
From Middle English halwed (“hallowed, sacred, sanctified”), from Old English ġehālgod (“hallowed, sacred, sanctified”), past participle of hālgian (“to hallow, make holy”).
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Questions about saying hallowed
How do you pronounce hallowed?
Say HAL-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhæləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallowed?
Hallowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · ohd.
Is hallowed 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 /ˈhæləʊd/ (HAL-ohd).