How to Pronounce Pow-wow

To pronounce "pow-wow", say POWW-ow — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

POWW-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “pow-wow”

"pow-wow" has 2 syllables: poww-ow. It rhymes with bow-wow and bowwow, if that helps it stick.

What does pow-wow mean?

noun

  1. A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
  2. A Native American shaman.

verb

  1. (of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
  2. (of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.

Words that rhyme with pow-wow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bow-wowbowwowwow-wow

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pow-wow"?▾

"Pow-wow" has 2 syllables: poww · ow.

What does "pow-wow" mean?▾

Pow-wow: A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

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