How to Pronounce Haw

To pronounce "haw", say HAW — one syllable, IPA /hɔː/. 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

/hɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “haw”

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

Sounds exactly like: haugh, hawe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does haw mean?

verb

  1. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.

interjection

  1. An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).

    “You think that song was good? Haw!”

  2. An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like "haw"; the sound so made.

Words that rhyme with haw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

hawthornyeeheehaverhaw-hawhafflehiccup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haw"?▾

"Haw" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "haw"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haw" is /hɔː/.

What does "haw" mean?▾

Haw: To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.

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