How to Pronounce Row

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

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Letters

/ˈɹəʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “row”

"row" 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: roe, reaux, rheault, rho — easy to mix up when writing.

What does row mean?

noun

  1. A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden etc.
  2. A line of entries in a table, etc., going from left to right, as opposed to a column going from top to bottom.

Synonyms

linesequenceseriessuccessiontier

Antonyms

column

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Words that rhyme with row

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

courserun-inwordsdustupquarrelwrangleheadingfile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "row"?▾

"Row" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "row"?▾

The IPA transcription of "row" is /ˈɹəʊ/.

What does "row" mean?▾

Row: A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden etc.

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