How to Pronounce Yellows

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

YELL-ows

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💡 Tip for remembering “yellows”

"yellows" has 2 syllables: yell-ows. It rhymes with bellows and mellows, if that helps it stick.

What does yellows mean?

noun

  1. The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.
  2. The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, the illumination of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.

verb

  1. To become yellow or more yellow.
  2. To make (something) yellow or more yellow.

Synonyms

amber

Antonyms

greenred

Words that rhyme with yellows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bellowsmellowsmarshmallowsbedfellowsfelloesbanuelosbarcellosfellowsgoodfellowsvasconcellos

Related words

yellownessjaundicedcoloredchromaticchickenyellow-belliedoldsensational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yellows"?▾

"Yellows" has 2 syllables: yell · ows.

What does "yellows" mean?▾

Yellows: The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

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