How to Pronounce How

To pronounce "how", say HOW — one syllable, IPA /hæŏ/. 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

/hæŏ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “how

"how" 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: howe, hao, hau — easy to mix up when writing.

What does how mean?

noun

  1. The means by which something is accomplished.

    I am not interested in the why, but in the how.

adverb

  1. To what degree.

    How often do you practice?

  2. In what manner.

    How do you solve this puzzle?

conjunction

  1. The manner or way that.

    I remember how I solved this puzzle.

  2. That, the fact that, the way that.

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Words that rhyme with how

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "how"?

"How" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "how"?

The IPA transcription of "how" is /hæŏ/.

What does "how" mean?

How: The means by which something is accomplished.

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