How to Pronounce Low

To pronounce "low", say LOW — one syllable, IPA /ləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “low”

"low" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lowe, lo, loe, loew — easy to mix up when writing.

What does low mean?

noun

Something that is low; a low point.
“Economic growth has hit a new low.”
The minimum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.
“Unemployment has reached a ten-year low.”

verb

To depress; to lower.

adjective

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
“a low wall a low shelf”
Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
“a low bow”

Synonyms

blue depressed down gloomy miserable sad unhappy abject

Antonyms

high tall

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Words that rhyme with low

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apropos show flow fallow although bestow glow afterglow throw grotto beau forgo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "low"?▾

"Low" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "low"?▾

The IPA transcription of "low" is /ləʊ/.

What does "low" mean?▾

Low: Something that is low; a low point.

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