How to Pronounce Chow

To pronounce "chow", say CHOW — one syllable, IPA /tʃaʊ/. 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

/tʃaʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chow”

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

Sounds exactly like: ciao, chao — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chow mean?

noun

  1. Food, especially snacks.

    “I'm going to pick up some chow for dinner.”

  2. A Chow Chow.

verb

  1. To eat.

Hear “chow” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with chow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

eatschuckgrubfoodsuppermealdinnereating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chow"?▾

"Chow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chow" is /tʃaʊ/.

What does "chow" mean?▾

Chow: Food, especially snacks.

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