How to Pronounce Shallows

To pronounce "shallows", say SHALL-ows — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHALL-ows

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💡 Tip for remembering “shallows”

"shallows" has 2 syllables: shall-ows. It rhymes with gallows and aloes, if that helps it stick.

What does shallows mean?

noun

  1. A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

    “The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.”

  2. A fish, the rudd.

verb

  1. To make or become less deep.

noun

  1. An area in a large body of water with many shallow areas.

    “You'll have to navigate carefully through these shallows.”

Words that rhyme with shallows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallowsaloescallosemallowsgalloshallowssallows

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shallows"?▾

"Shallows" has 2 syllables: shall · ows.

What does "shallows" mean?▾

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

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