How to Pronounce Sallow

To pronounce "sallow", say SALL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæ.ləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsæ.ləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sallow”

"sallow" has 2 syllables: sall-ow. It rhymes with shallow and hallow, if that helps it stick.

What does sallow mean?

verb

  1. To become sallow.
  2. To cause (someone or something) to become sallow.

adjective

  1. (of skin) Yellowish.
  2. (of a person) Having skin (especially on the face) of a sickly pale colour.

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Words that rhyme with sallow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shallowhallowtallowhallo

Related words

sicklyunhealthywanyellowishsallowysallowfacedtallow-facedpale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sallow"?▾

"Sallow" has 2 syllables: sall · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "sallow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sallow" is /ˈsæ.ləʊ/.

What does "sallow" mean?▾

Sallow: To become sallow.

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