To pronounce "iowa", say IOW-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
iowa
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IOW-a
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"iowa" has 2 syllables: iow-a. It rhymes with kiawah and kiowa, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
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