How to Pronounce "fallow"
word
ˈfæˌɫoʊ
FAL-oh
fˈæləʊ
FAL-oh
Definition
Describes land left unplanted so it can recover, or more generally, something not being used or developed for a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæˌɫoʊ
British English
fˈæləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAL-oh
UK
FAL-oh
Listen in Context
The farmer left the land fallow for a year.
This field has been fallow since last season.
After a fallow period, the plants grow stronger.
Her creativity seemed fallow until inspiration finally struck.