To pronounce "whitlow", say WHITL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪt.loʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
whitlow
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/ˈwɪt.loʊ/
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"whitlow" has 2 syllables: whitl-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Whitlow" has 2 syllables: whitl · ow.
The IPA transcription of "whitlow" is /ˈwɪt.loʊ/.
Whitlow: An infection under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.
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