How to pronounce sullow
Say it like SUHL-oh. Sullow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sullow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sullow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SUHL-oh.
What does sullow mean?
- To sully.
Where does sullow come from?
From Middle English sulwen, solwen, solewen, variant of Middle English sulien (“to sully”), or representing an unrecorded Old English *solgian (“to soil, sully”), related to Old High German solagōn (“to soil, sully, make dirty”).
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Questions about saying sullow
How do you pronounce sullow?
Say SUHL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sullow?
Sullow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · oh.
Is sullow 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 /ˈsʌləʊ/ (SUHL-oh).