How to pronounce jow
Say it like JOW. Jow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jow. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of jow
American and British speakers say jow in essentially the same way: /dʒaʊ/ in the US and /dʒəʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOH.
What does jow mean?
- Alternative form of jhow (“a kind of tamarisk”).
- To ring or toll (a bell).
Words that rhyme with jow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jow.
Questions about saying jow
How do you pronounce jow?
Say JOW. The American pronunciation is /dʒaʊ/. In British English it is /dʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jow?
Jow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOW.
Do Americans and Brits say jow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaʊ/ and the British form is /dʒəʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.