How to pronounce sloe
Say it like SLOH. Sloe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sloe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH.
What does sloe mean?
- The small, astringent, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
- The tree Prunus spinosa.
- Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, Prunus alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.
Where does sloe come from?
From Middle English slo, sla, sloo, from Old English slā, slāh, from Proto-West Germanic *slaihā, from Proto-Germanic *slaihǭ, *slaihwō, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)leh₃y- (“bluish”).
Words that rhyme with sloe
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Words that sound like sloe
Questions about saying sloe
How do you pronounce sloe?
Say SLOH. The American pronunciation is /sloʊ/. In British English it is /sləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloe?
Sloe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLOH.
Is sloe 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 /sləʊ/ (SLOH).
What words sound the same as sloe?
Sloe sounds the same as slow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.