How to Pronounce Hallows

To pronounce "hallows", say HALL-ows — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæləʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæləʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hallows”

"hallows" has 2 syllables: hall-ows. It rhymes with shallows and gallows, if that helps it stick.

What does hallows mean?

noun

  1. (obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

verb

  1. To make holy, to sanctify.

noun

  1. A shout, cry; a hulloo.

Words that rhyme with hallows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shallowsgallowsaloescallosemallowsgallossallows

Related words

consecratesanctifyblessremainrelickmemoryreconditoryrelic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hallows"?▾

"Hallows" has 2 syllables: hall · ows.

What is the IPA transcription of "hallows"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hallows" is /ˈhæləʊz/.

What does "hallows" mean?▾

Hallows: (obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

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