How to Pronounce Yarrow

To pronounce "yarrow", say YARR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjæɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈjæɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yarrow”

"yarrow" has 2 syllables: yarr-ow. It rhymes with carro and zingaro, if that helps it stick.

What does yarrow mean?

noun

Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.
Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, the type species of the genus.

Synonyms

devil's nettle sanguinary soldier's woundwort thousand-leaf achillea milfoil

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Words that rhyme with yarrow

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carro zingaro chiaro baro-maro paro ferraro alvaro utamaro cannizzaro denaro zarro

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yarrow"?▾

"Yarrow" has 2 syllables: yarr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "yarrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yarrow" is /ˈjæɹəʊ/.

What does "yarrow" mean?▾

Yarrow: Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.

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