To pronounce "woes", say WOES — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"woes" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Woes" has one syllable.
Woes: Great sadness or distress; a misfortune causing such sadness.
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