How to pronounce avow
Say it like uh-VOW. Avow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- uh
- VOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of avow
American and British speakers say avow in essentially the same way: /əˈvaʊ/ in the US and /əˈvaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOW.
What does avow mean?
- To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
- To bind or devote by a vow.
- To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.
Where does avow come from?
From Middle English avowen, from Old French avouer, from Latin advocare (“to call to, call upon, hence to call as a witness, defender, patron, or advocate”), from ad (“to”) + vocare (“to call”).
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Words that rhyme with avow
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Questions about saying avow
How do you pronounce avow?
Say uh-VOW. The American pronunciation is /əˈvaʊ/. In British English it is /əˈvaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avow?
Avow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: uh · VOW.
Do Americans and Brits say avow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvaʊ/ and the British form is /əˈvaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.