How to Pronounce Vow

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

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Letters

/vaʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vow”

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

What does vow mean?

noun

  1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

    “The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence.”

  2. A declaration or assertion.

verb

  1. To make a vow; to promise.
  2. To make a vow regarding (something).

    “The wronged woman vowed revenge.”

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Words that rhyme with vow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowanyhowcowsowdisavowhighbrow

Related words

oathconsecrateswearingpromisepledgeswearcommitcovenant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vow"?▾

"Vow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "vow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vow" is /vaʊ/.

What does "vow" mean?▾

Vow: A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

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