How to Pronounce Bow-wow

To pronounce "bow-wow", say BOWW-ow — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOWW-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “bow-wow”

"bow-wow" has 2 syllables: boww-ow. It rhymes with pow-wow and bowwow, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bow-wow mean?

noun

  1. The sound of a dog barking.
  2. A dog.

adjective

  1. (of language) Grandiose.

interjection

  1. Representing the sound of a dog barking.

Words that rhyme with bow-wow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pow-wowbowwowwow-wow

Related words

doggydoggiepoochbowwowwoofbarkwoofingyowling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bow-wow"?▾

"Bow-wow" has 2 syllables: boww · ow.

What does "bow-wow" mean?▾

Bow-wow: The sound of a dog barking.

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