How to pronounce cowed
Say it like KOWD. Cowed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of cowed
American and British speakers say cowed in essentially the same way: /kaʊd/ in the US and /kaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWD.
What does cowed mean?
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cowed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cowed.
Questions about saying cowed
How do you pronounce cowed?
Say KOWD. The American pronunciation is /kaʊd/. In British English it is /kaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowed?
Cowed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say cowed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaʊd/ and the British form is /kaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.