How to Pronounce Awesome

To pronounce "awesome", say AW-es-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːsəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɔːsəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awesome”

"awesome" has 4 syllables: aw-es-om-e. It rhymes with blossom and possum, if that helps it stick.

What does awesome mean?

noun

  1. Short for awesomeness: the quality, state, or essence of being awesome.

    “pure awesome; made of awesome”

adjective

  1. Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement.

    “The tsunami was awesome in its destructive power.”

  2. Excellent, exciting, remarkable.

    “Awesome, dude!”

Synonyms

awesome sauce

Antonyms

failshitweaksauceaweless

Words that rhyme with awesome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blossompossumopossumawsomephospham

Related words

awe-inspiringamazingawfulimpressiveawingformidablewowredoubtable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awesome"?▾

"Awesome" has 4 syllables: aw · es · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "awesome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awesome" is /ˈɔːsəm/.

What does "awesome" mean?▾

Awesome: Short for awesomeness: the quality, state, or essence of being awesome.

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