How to Pronounce Willow

To pronounce "willow", say WILL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪl.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪl.əʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “willow”

"willow" has 2 syllables: will-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does willow mean?

noun

  1. Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix, in the willow family Salicaceae, found primarily on moist soils in cooler zones in the northern hemisphere.
  2. The wood of these trees.

verb

  1. To open and cleanse (cotton, flax, wool, etc.) by means of a willow.
  2. To form a shape or move in a way similar to the long, slender branches of a willow.

Synonyms

withy

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Words that rhyme with willow

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aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "willow"?▾

"Willow" has 2 syllables: will · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "willow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "willow" is /ˈwɪl.əʊ/.

What does "willow" mean?▾

Willow: Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix, in the willow family Salicaceae, found primarily on moist soils in cooler zones in the northern hemisphere.

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