How to pronounce willow
Say it like WIL-oh. Willow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪˌloʊ/WIL-oh
UK British/ˈwɪˌləʊ/WIL-oh
- WIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of willow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WIL-oh.
What does willow mean?
noun
- any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
- a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers
Words that rhyme with willow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of willow.
Questions about saying willow
How do you pronounce willow?
Say WIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in willow?
Willow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · oh.
Is willow 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 /ˈwɪˌləʊ/ (WIL-oh).