How to pronounce shallower
Say it like SHAL-oh-er. Shallower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL).
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- SHAL
- oh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shallower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHALSay 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shallower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAL-oh-uh.
What does shallower mean?
- comparative form of shallow: more shallow How to pronounce shallow
Questions about saying shallower
How do you pronounce shallower?
Say SHAL-oh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shallower?
Shallower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL). Broken into parts: SHAL · oh · er.
Is shallower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃæləʊə/ (SHAL-oh-uh).