how to pronounce gallows

/ˈɡæloʊz/

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gallows is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gallows in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a noose and gallows constructed on the …”

meanings of gallows

noun:

The rest for the tympan when raised.
A wretch who deserves to be hanged.
Suspenders; braces.
The main frame of a beam engine.
Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gallow.

name:

Plural of Gallow.

gallows frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gallows occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.