How to Pronounce Sowed

To pronounce "sowed", say SOW-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /səʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/səʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sowed”

"sowed" has 2 syllables: sow-ed. It rhymes with shroud and proud, if that helps it stick.

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

What does sowed mean?

verb

  1. To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

    “As you sow, so shall you reap.”

  2. To spread abroad; to propagate.

Synonyms

plantscatter

Words that rhyme with sowed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudproudgoadabodeenshroudendowedloadcowedbestowedmodecrowdavowed

Related words

airedbroadcastbroadcastedbroughtcausedcreateddisruptedditched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sowed"?▾

"Sowed" has 2 syllables: sow · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "sowed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sowed" is /səʊd/.

What does "sowed" mean?▾

Sowed: To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

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