How to Pronounce "shallows"
word
ˈʃæɫoʊ
SHA-lohz
ʃˈæləʊz
SHAL-ohz
Definition
The shallows are areas in a body of water, like a river, lake, or sea, where the water is not deep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæɫoʊ
British English
ʃˈæləʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHA-lohz
UK
SHAL-ohz
Listen in Context
Fish like to swim in the shallows near the shore.
The boat got stuck in the shallows during low tide.
Children play safely in the shallows at the beach.
We spotted a group of birds feeding in the shallows this morning.