To pronounce "gallow", say GALL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gallow
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/ˈɡæləʊ/
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"gallow" has 2 syllables: gall-ow. It rhymes with sallow and shallow, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: gallo — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gallow" has 2 syllables: gall · ow.
The IPA transcription of "gallow" is /ˈɡæləʊ/.
Gallow: To frighten or terrify.
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