How to Pronounce Sown

To pronounce "sown", say SOWN — one syllable, IPA /səʊn/. 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

/səʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sown”

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

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

What does sown 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 sown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

seededplantedcropcultivategrownlitteredlaidfraught

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sown"?▾

"Sown" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sown" is /səʊn/.

What does "sown" mean?▾

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

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