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