To pronounce "cowabunga", say COW-ab-ung-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cowabunga
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COW-ab-ung-a
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"cowabunga" has 4 syllables: cow-ab-ung-a. It rhymes with gringa and munga, if that helps it stick.
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"Cowabunga" has 4 syllables: cow · ab · ung · a.
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