How to pronounce kapow
Say it like kuh-POW. Kapow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POW).
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- kuh
- POW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kapow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of kapow
American and British speakers say kapow in essentially the same way: /kəˈpaʊ/ in the US and /kəˈpaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-POW.
What does kapow mean?
- Alternative spelling of kerpow.
- Alternative spelling of kerpow.
Words that rhyme with kapow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kapow.
Questions about saying kapow
How do you pronounce kapow?
Say kuh-POW. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpaʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈpaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kapow?
Kapow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POW). Broken into parts: kuh · POW.
Do Americans and Brits say kapow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpaʊ/ and the British form is /kəˈpaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.