To pronounce "gallows", say GALL-ows — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gallows
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GALL-ows
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"gallows" has 2 syllables: gall-ows. It rhymes with shallows and aloes, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: gallos — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gallows" has 2 syllables: gall · ows.
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