The word hollow is divided into 2 syllables: hol·low. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of hollow:
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From Middle English holow, holowe, holwe, holwȝ, holgh, from Old English holh (“a hollow”), from Proto-West Germanic *holh, from Proto-Germanic *hulhwą, perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *ḱólḱwos. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) Cognate with Old High German huliwa and hulwa, Middle High German hülwe. Related to hole. From Middle English holowe, holwe, holuȝ, holgh, from the noun (see above). Compare holler.
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Compare hollow with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| hollow | 2 | hol·low |
| hail | 1 | hail |
| holy | 2 | ho-ly |
| Hialeah | 2 | hia-leah |
| Hal | 1 | hal |
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hollow has 2 syllables: hol·low. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: hol. This means you emphasize the "hol" part when pronouncing hollow.
hollow is pronounced as /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: hol·low.
Breaking hollow into syllables helps with spelling: hol·low. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.