How to Pronounce Prows

To pronounce "prows", say PROWS — one syllable, IPA /pɹaʊz/. 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

/pɹaʊz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prows”

"prows" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with rouse and arouse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prowse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prows mean?

noun

  1. A sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.

noun

  1. The front part of a vessel
  2. A vessel

Synonyms

beakbowforestemprorestem

Words that rhyme with prows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousearouseespousesousechousedrowsetousebrowsecarousescousetrousemenopause

Related words

bowforestemprowersprowellprousepreeceprysby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prows"?▾

"Prows" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prows"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prows" is /pɹaʊz/.

What does "prows" mean?▾

Prows: A sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.

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