How to Pronounce Awe

To pronounce "awe", say AWE — one syllable, IPA /ɔ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɔ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awe”

"awe" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ahh, ah — easy to mix up when writing.

What does awe mean?

noun

  1. A feeling of fear and reverence.
  2. A feeling of amazement.

verb

  1. To inspire fear and reverence in.
  2. To control by inspiring dread.

Synonyms

enthralenthralloverwhelm

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Words that rhyme with awe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

reverencevenerationwowstupefactionfearwondermentwonderglare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awe"?▾

"Awe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "awe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awe" is /ɔ/.

What does "awe" mean?▾

Awe: A feeling of fear and reverence.

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