How to pronounce hallows
Say it like HAL-ohz. Hallows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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- HAL
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hallows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAL-ohz.
What does hallows mean?
- plural of hallow How to pronounce hallow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hallow How to pronounce hallow
Words that rhyme with hallows
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hallows.
Questions about saying hallows
How do you pronounce hallows?
Say HAL-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhæləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallows?
Hallows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · ohz.
Is hallows 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 /ˈhæləʊz/ (HAL-ohz).