How to Pronounce Winnow

To pronounce "winnow", say WINN-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪnəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪnəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “winnow”

"winnow" has 2 syllables: winn-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does winnow mean?

noun

  1. That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.

verb

  1. To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
  2. To separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values.

    “They winnowed the field to twelve.”

Words that rhyme with winnow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

siftingfansiftwindeventilatedress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winnow"?▾

"Winnow" has 2 syllables: winn · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "winnow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "winnow" is /ˈwɪnəʊ/.

What does "winnow" mean?▾

Winnow: That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.

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