How to Pronounce Pillow

To pronounce "pillow", say PILL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pillow”

"pillow" has 2 syllables: pill-ow. It rhymes with tillow and armadillo, if that helps it stick.

What does pillow mean?

noun

  1. A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.
  2. A pillow lava.

verb

  1. To rest as on a pillow.

Words that rhyme with pillow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tillowarmadillokillowphyllokilo-phyllo-xylo-chilochiloephylo-chilo-hylo-

Related words

restpadcushionbagmatbedsockbuffer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pillow"?▾

"Pillow" has 2 syllables: pill · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "pillow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pillow" is /ˈpɪləʊ/.

What does "pillow" mean?▾

Pillow: A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

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