How to Pronounce Mow

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

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Letters

/məʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mow”

"mow" 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: mau, meaux, mo, moe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mow mean?

noun

  1. The act of mowing (a garden, grass etc.)

    “The lawn hasn't had a mow for a couple of months, so it's like a jungle out there!”

  2. A shot played with a sweeping or scythe-like motion.

verb

  1. To cut down grass or crops.

    “He mowed the lawn every few weeks in the summer.”

  2. To cut down or slaughter in great numbers.

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Words that rhyme with mow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

hayloftmoppoutshearcutbarleytrimlawnmow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mow"?▾

"Mow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mow" is /məʊ/.

What does "mow" mean?▾

Mow: The act of mowing (a garden, grass etc.)

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