How to pronounce sallow
Say it like SAL-oh. Sallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sallow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay 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 sallow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAL-oh.
What does sallow mean?
- Of a sickly pale color.
- Of a tan color, associated with people from southern Europe or East Asia.
- Having skin (especially on the face) of a sickly pale color.
- To become sallow.
- To cause (someone or something) to become sallow.
- A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.
- A willow twig or branch.
Words that rhyme with sallow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sallow.
Questions about saying sallow
How do you pronounce sallow?
Say SAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sallow?
Sallow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · oh.
Is sallow 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 /ˈsæləʊ/ (SAL-oh).