How to Pronounce Follow

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɒləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “follow”

"follow" has 2 syllables: foll-ow. It rhymes with hollow and wallow, if that helps it stick.

What does follow mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.

    “a follow shot”

  2. The act of following another user's online activity.

verb

  1. To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

    “Follow that car!”

  2. To go or come after in a sequence.

    “B follows A in the alphabet.”

Synonyms

ensuepursuetailtrailsucceed

Antonyms

guideleadprecedeunfollow

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Words that rhyme with follow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hollowwallowswallowpaulorollometallodalo

Related words

pursuecometracesurvey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "follow"?▾

"Follow" has 2 syllables: foll · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "follow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "follow" is /ˈfɒləʊ/.

What does "follow" mean?▾

Follow: (sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.

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