How to Pronounce Saw

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

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Letters

/sɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “saw”

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

What does saw mean?

noun

  1. A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal
  2. A musical saw.

verb

  1. To cut (something) with a saw.

    “They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;”

  2. To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.

    “The fiddler sawed away at his instrument.”

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Words that rhyme with saw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saw"?▾

"Saw" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "saw"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saw" is /sɔː/.

What does "saw" mean?▾

Saw: A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal

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