How to Pronounce Hollow

To pronounce "hollow", say HOLL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒl.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hollow”

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

What does hollow mean?

noun

  1. A small valley between mountains.

    “He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies.”

  2. A sunken area or unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.

    “the hollow of the hand or of a tree”

verb

  1. To make a hole in something; to excavate

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Words that rhyme with hollow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wallowfollowswallowpaulorollometallodalo

Related words

sunkencavernousdigholeexcavatecannulartubularreverberant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hollow"?▾

"Hollow" has 2 syllables: holl · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "hollow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hollow" is /ˈhɒl.əʊ/.

What does "hollow" mean?▾

Hollow: A small valley between mountains.

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