How to pronounce sallowish
Say it like SAL-oh-wish. Sallowish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- oh
- wish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sallowish 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.
- wishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sallowish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAL-oh-wish.
What does sallowish mean?
- Slightly sallow.
Where does sallowish come from?
From sallow + -ish.
Questions about saying sallowish
How do you pronounce sallowish?
Say SAL-oh-wish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæloʊwɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsæləʊwɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sallowish?
Sallowish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · oh · wish.
Is sallowish 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 /ˈsæləʊwɪʃ/ (SAL-oh-wish).