How to Pronounce Aloe

To pronounce "aloe", say AL-oe — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈləʊ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Letters

/əˈləʊ.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aloe”

"aloe" has 2 syllables: al-oe. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does aloe mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
  2. A plant of the genus Aloe.

Words that rhyme with aloe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

lilyhouseplantemodinemollientagallochagalwoodagarwoodaloeid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aloe"?▾

"Aloe" has 2 syllables: al · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "aloe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aloe" is /əˈləʊ.i/.

What does "aloe" mean?▾

Aloe: (in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.

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