how to pronounce hallow

/ˈhæl.əʊ/

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hallow is pronounced in two syllables

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hæləʊ

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

“… Christians hallow mass is a free day …”

meanings of hallow

noun:

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

verb:

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

adjective:

  1. Alternative spelling of hollow.

hallow frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hallow occurs in english on average 0.2 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.

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