How to pronounce mow
Say it like MOH. Mow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH.
What does mow mean?
- To cut down grass or crops.“He mowed the lawn every few weeks in the summer.”
- To cut down or slaughter in great numbers.
- To make grimaces, mock.
- The act of mowing (a garden, grass, etc.).“The lawn hasn't had a mow for a couple of months, so it's like a jungle out there!”
- A shot played with a sweeping or scythe-like motion.
Where does mow come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian mjo (“to mow”), Dutch maaien (“to mow”), German mähen (“to mow”), Luxembourgish méien (“to mow”), Danish meje (“to mow”), Swedish meja (“to mow”); see also Hittite [script needed] (ḫamešḫa, “spring/early summe
Words that rhyme with mow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mow.
Words that sound like mow
Questions about saying mow
How do you pronounce mow?
Say MOH. The American pronunciation is /moʊ/. In British English it is /məʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mow?
Mow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOH.
Is mow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊ/ (MOH).
What words sound the same as mow?
Mow sounds the same as mo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.