How to Pronounce Blows

To pronounce "blows", say BLOWS — one syllable, IPA /bləʊz/. 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

/bləʊz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “blows”

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

Sounds exactly like: blose — easy to mix up when writing.

What does blows mean?

noun

  1. A strong wind.

    “We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon.”

  2. A chance to catch one’s breath.

    “The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.”

verb

  1. To produce an air current.
  2. To propel by an air current.

    “Blow the dust off that book and open it up.”

noun

  1. The act of striking or hitting.

    “A fabricator is used to direct a sharp blow to the surface of the stone.”

  2. A sudden or forcible act or effort; an assault.

Synonyms

snowbacehitpunchstrikecalamitydisaster

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Words that rhyme with blows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

bumppufffluffwasteshockblast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blows"?▾

"Blows" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blows"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blows" is /bləʊz/.

What does "blows" mean?▾

Blows: A strong wind.

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