To pronounce "cowed", say COW-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kaʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kaʊd/
IPA
"cowed" has 2 syllables: cow-ed. It rhymes with shroud and proud, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Con artists are not cowed by the law.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cowed" has 2 syllables: cow · ed.
The IPA transcription of "cowed" is /kaʊd/.
Cowed: (chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
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