How to Pronounce Windows

To pronounce "windows", say WIND-ows — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪndəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪndəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “windows”

"windows" has 2 syllables: wind-ows.

What does windows mean?

noun

  1. The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

    “To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.”

  2. Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle.

noun

  1. An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
  2. An opening, usually covered by glass, in a shop which allows people to view the shop and its products from outside; a shop window.

verb

  1. To furnish with windows.
  2. To place at or in a window.

Synonyms

window

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windows"?▾

"Windows" has 2 syllables: wind · ows.

What is the IPA transcription of "windows"?▾

The IPA transcription of "windows" is /ˈwɪndəʊz/.

What does "windows" mean?▾

Windows: The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

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