slow
adjectiveTaking a long time to move from one place to another or to do something.
adjectiveNot happening very quickly or all at once.
verbTo make something go or move less fast.
verbTo go or move less fast.
adjectiveShowing a time that is earlier than the real time.
adjectiveNot very busy or full of activity.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: SL Blend
S and L blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'slow' and 'sleep'.
The blend SL combines /s/ and /l/ spoken quickly together.
Examples
Phonics Rule: OW (Long O Sound)
OW sometimes says long O, like in 'snow' and 'show'.
The spelling 'ow' can make the long O sound /oʊ/, especially at the end of a word. It can also make the /aʊ/ diphthong sound (like 'cow').
Tip
Snow falls slow — OW says long O!
Examples
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