How to pronounce chow
Say it like CHOW. Chow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of chow
American and British speakers say chow in essentially the same way: /tʃaʊ/ in the US and /tʃaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOW.
What does chow mean?
- Food, especially snacks.“I'm going to pick up some chow for dinner.”
- Unripe, or partially ripened, fruit seasoned and served as a dish, e.g. pineapple chow or mango chow.
- A Chow Chow.
- To eat.
- A prefecture or district of the second rank in China, or the chief city of such a district.
Where does chow come from?
Shortened from chow-chow, from Chinese Pidgin English chow-chow.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chow.
Words that sound like chow
Questions about saying chow
How do you pronounce chow?
Say CHOW. The American pronunciation is /tʃaʊ/. In British English it is /tʃaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chow?
Chow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOW.
Do Americans and Brits say chow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃaʊ/ and the British form is /tʃaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chow?
Chow sounds the same as Chao, ciao in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.