How to Pronounce Cow

To pronounce "cow", say COW — one syllable, IPA /kaʊ/. 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

/kaʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cow”

"cow" 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: cao, cau, kao, kau — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cow mean?

noun

  1. (properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
  2. (formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.

Synonyms

bitchbastardbugger

Antonyms

bullheiferoxsteer

Words that rhyme with cow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowsowdisavowhighbrow

Related words

moo-cowoverawebovinebullcattleoxenbeefcowboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cow"?▾

"Cow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cow" is /kaʊ/.

What does "cow" mean?▾

Cow: (properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

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