How to Pronounce Pow

To pronounce "pow", say POW — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pow”

"pow" 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: pao, pough, powe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pow mean?

noun

  1. A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
  2. A formal election.

    “The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.”

noun

  1. A pet parrot.

noun

  1. (Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.

Synonyms

electionsurveyscalp

Words that rhyme with pow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

miaprisonercaptivepowwowpamcrackbangpow-wow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pow"?▾

"Pow" has one syllable.

What does "pow" mean?▾

Pow: A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.

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