How to pronounce yarrow
Say it like YAR-oh. Yarrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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- YAR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of yarrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YAR-oh.
What does yarrow mean?
- Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.
- Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, the type species of the genus.
- A green woodpecker, of species Picus viridis.
Where does yarrow come from?
Cognate with Dutch gerw (“yarrow”) and German (Schaf-)garbe.
Words that rhyme with yarrow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yarrow.
Questions about saying yarrow
How do you pronounce yarrow?
Say YAR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarrow?
Yarrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · oh.
Is yarrow 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 /ˈjærəʊ/ (YAR-oh).