How to Pronounce Crow

To pronounce "crow", say CROW — one syllable, IPA /kɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/kɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crow”

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

Sounds exactly like: cro, krogh, crowe, kroh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crow mean?

noun

  1. A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.
  2. The cry of the rooster.

Synonyms

cock-a-doodle-doocrowbar

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Words that rhyme with crow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

vaporingcorvusgloatbraggingbragtriumphline-shootingnest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crow"?▾

"Crow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crow" is /kɹəʊ/.

What does "crow" mean?▾

Crow: A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.

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