How to Pronounce Shallow

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃaləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shallow”

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

Sounds exactly like: schalow — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shallow mean?

noun

A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.
“The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.”
A fish, the rudd.

verb

To make or become less deep.

adjective

Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
“Saute the onions in a shallow pan.”
Extending not far downward.
“The water is shallow here.”

Antonyms

deep

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Words that rhyme with shallow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sallow hallow tallow hallo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shallow"?▾

"Shallow" has 2 syllables: shall · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "shallow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shallow" is /ˈʃaləʊ/.

What does "shallow" mean?▾

Shallow: A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

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