How to Pronounce Aloes

To pronounce "aloes", say AL-oes — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.ləʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæ.ləʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aloes”

"aloes" has 2 syllables: al-oes. It rhymes with shallows and gallows, if that helps it stick.

What does aloes 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.

noun

  1. The resin of the trees or Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant odour.
  2. The wood of the agalloch.

Words that rhyme with aloes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shallowsgallowscallosemallowsgalloshallowssallows

Related words

eaglewoodlignagallochagalwoodagarwoodaloeswoodaquilawoodxylaloe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aloes"?▾

"Aloes" has 2 syllables: al · oes.

What is the IPA transcription of "aloes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aloes" is /ˈæ.ləʊz/.

What does "aloes" mean?▾

Aloes: (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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