How to pronounce pillowy
Say it like PIL-oh-wee. Pillowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- oh
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pillowy 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pillowy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIL-oh-wee.
What does pillowy mean?
- Resembling a pillow: soft and fluffy
Where does pillowy come from?
From pillow + -y.
Questions about saying pillowy
How do you pronounce pillowy?
Say PIL-oh-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪloʊwi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪləʊwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pillowy?
Pillowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · oh · wee.
Is pillowy 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 /ˈpɪləʊwi/ (PIL-oh-wee).