How to Pronounce Sloe

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

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Letters

/ˈsləʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sloe”

"sloe" 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: slow — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sloe mean?

noun

  1. The small, bitter, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
  2. The tree Prunus spinosa.

Words that rhyme with sloe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

blackthornginfizzplumsloe-bush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sloe"?▾

"Sloe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sloe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sloe" is /ˈsləʊ/.

What does "sloe" mean?▾

Sloe: The small, bitter, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).

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