How to pronounce sallowy
Say it like SAL-uu-wee. Sallowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- uu
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sallowy 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.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sallowy
American and British speakers say sallowy in essentially the same way: /ˈsælʊwi/ in the US and /ˈsælʊwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-uu-wee.
What does sallowy mean?
- Of a sallow tinge; yellowish.
- Having many sallows.
Where does sallowy come from?
From Middle English *salowy, from Old English *saluwiġ (“dark-colored, yellowish”) (attested in saluwiġfeþera, saluwiġpād (“having dark feathers”)), equivalent to sallow + -y.
Questions about saying sallowy
How do you pronounce sallowy?
Say SAL-uu-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælʊwi/. In British English it is /ˈsælʊwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sallowy?
Sallowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uu · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say sallowy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælʊwi/ and the British form is /ˈsælʊwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.