4 letters · 2 sounds

How to pronounce
"slow"

"slow" is pronounced with 2 sounds across 2 phonics chunks: sl · ow. Tap each box below to hear the sound, then blend them to read the word.

2 sounds · tap a box to hear each sound

'slow' contains the 'ow' vowel team — two vowels making one sound.

How do you pronounce "slow"?

To pronounce "slow" correctly, say each of the 2 sounds in order, then blend them smoothly. This technique — Elkonin sound boxes — is used in thousands of US classrooms following the Science of Reading approach. Here's the step-by-step phonics method:

  1. 1 Say the sound for "sl" — then pause
  2. 2 Say the sound for "ow" — final sound
  3. ✓ Blend all 2 sounds together: "slow"

Words that rhyme with "slow"

helloeauknowbeaudoeshowbestowaglow

Frequently asked questions about "slow"

How do you pronounce "slow"?
To pronounce "slow", say each of its 2 phonics sound chunks in order — sl, and ow — then blend them smoothly. Tap the sound boxes above to hear each chunk.
How many sound chunks are in "slow"?
"slow" has 2 phonics sound chunks: sl · ow. Breaking a word into chunks helps kids decode it one sound at a time using the Science of Reading approach.
What are the phonics sounds in "slow"?
The phonics sounds in "slow" are sl, and ow. Each chunk represents one distinct sound; together they spell the 4-letter word "slow".
How many letters are in "slow"?
"slow" has 4 letters and 2 phonics sound chunks.
What words rhyme with "slow"?
Words that rhyme with "slow" include "hello", "eau", "know", "beau", "doe". See the full rhyme-family hub linked below.

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