How to pronounce mallow
Say it like MAL-oh. Mallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay 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 mallow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAL-oh.
What does mallow mean?
- Any of a group of flowering plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae, especially of the genus Malva. Several species are edible by humans.
- Larentia clavaria, an uncommon moth found across Eurasia.
Where does mallow come from?
From Middle English malwe, from Old English mealwe, borrowed from Latin malva.
Words that rhyme with mallow
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Questions about saying mallow
How do you pronounce mallow?
Say MAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallow?
Mallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · oh.
Is mallow 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 /ˈmæləʊ/ (MAL-oh).