How to pronounce pilcrow
Say it like PIL-kroh. Pilcrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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US American/ˈpɪlkroʊ/PIL-kroh
UK British/ˈpɪlkrəʊ/PIL-kroh
- PIL
- kroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilcrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pilcrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIL-kroh.
What does pilcrow mean?
noun
- A symbol designating the beginning of a new paragraph.
- A symbol designating a paragraph break.
Questions about saying pilcrow
How do you pronounce pilcrow?
Say PIL-kroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlkroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlkrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilcrow?
Pilcrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · kroh.
Is pilcrow 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 /ˈpɪlkrəʊ/ (PIL-kroh).