How to Pronounce Fellow

To pronounce "fellow", say FELL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɛləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fellow”

"fellow" has 2 syllables: fell-ow. It rhymes with mellow and bedfellow, if that helps it stick.

What does fellow mean?

noun

  1. A colleague or partner.
  2. A companion; a comrade.

verb

  1. To suit with; to pair with; to match.

noun

  1. A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

    “I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions.”

Synonyms

fellowschoolfellow

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Words that rhyme with fellow

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mellowbedfellowcellofelloejellomelomellomartellotelo-

Related words

comradecompanionfellagentconfrereswainassociatechap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fellow"?▾

"Fellow" has 2 syllables: fell · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "fellow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fellow" is /ˈfɛləʊ/.

What does "fellow" mean?▾

Fellow: A colleague or partner.

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