how to pronounce hallow

/ˈhæloʊ/

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hallow is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… the living to leave these hallow grounds …”

meanings of hallow

noun:

A shout, cry; a hulloo.
A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

verb:

To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.
To make holy, to sanctify.

adjective:

Alternative spelling of hollow.

hallow frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hallow occurs in english on average 0.5 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.