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Hallow Pronunciation
Hallow is pronounced HA-loh, IPA /ˈhæloʊ/.
HA-loh
US /ˈhæloʊ/ · UK /ˈhæləʊ/
Syllables: HA · loh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb: To make something holy or treat it as sacred.
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Hallow in a Sentence
- The bishop came to hallow the new ground.
- Old customs hallow the place more than any ceremony.
- They hallow the day with a short service.
Common Mispronunciations of Hallow
Not huh-LOH
That is the greeting hello. This word takes the beat at the front and the flat a of hat.
Not HAY-loh
A long ay gives halo, the ring of light. The vowel here is short.
Tip: Hallowe'en is the eve of All Hallows, which is where the word survives for most people.
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