How to Pronounce Willows

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

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Syllables

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WILL-ows

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💡 Tip for remembering “willows”

"willows" has 2 syllables: will-ows. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

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

What does willows mean?

noun

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.
The wood of these trees.

Synonyms

withy

Words that rhyme with willows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose propose interpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "willows"?▾

"Willows" has 2 syllables: will · ows.

What does "willows" mean?▾

Willows: 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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