How to pronounce aww
Say it like AW. Aww is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aww pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aww
American and British speakers say aww in essentially the same way: /ɔ/ in the US and /ɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW.
What does aww mean?
- Elongated form of aw.“Aww, that's so sad: he hasn't yet learned to ride a bike.”
- To make an aww sound.
Words that rhyme with aww
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aww.
Words that sound like aww
Questions about saying aww
How do you pronounce aww?
Say AW. The American pronunciation is /ɔ/. In British English it is /ɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aww?
Aww is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AW.
Do Americans and Brits say aww the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔ/ and the British form is /ɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aww?
Aww sounds the same as awe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.