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