How to pronounce maw
Say it like MAW. Maw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of maw
American and British speakers say maw in essentially the same way: /mɔ/ in the US and /mɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAW.
What does maw mean?
- The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of an animal.
- The mouth and jaws of a furry.
- Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.
- A gull.
- A person from a rural area of the Isle of Lewis, i.e. outwith Stornoway; a country bumpkin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with maw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maw.
Questions about saying maw
How do you pronounce maw?
Say MAW. The American pronunciation is /mɔ/. In British English it is /mɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maw?
Maw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAW.
Do Americans and Brits say maw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɔ/ and the British form is /mɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.