How to pronounce hollows
Say it like HOL-ohz. Hollows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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US American/ˈhɑloʊz/HOL-ohz
UK British/ˈhɒləʊz/HOL-ohz
- HOL
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hollows
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOL-ohz.
What does hollows mean?
noun
- plural of hollow How to pronounce hollow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hollow How to pronounce hollow
Questions about saying hollows
How do you pronounce hollows?
Say HOL-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollows?
Hollows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · ohz.
Is hollows pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒləʊz/ (HOL-ohz).