How to pronounce plow
Say it like PLOW. Plow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of plow
American and British speakers say plow in essentially the same way: /plaʊ/ in the US and /plaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOW.
What does plow mean?
- Alternative spelling of plough.“Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.”
- Alternative spelling of plough.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with plow
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Words that sound like plow
Questions about saying plow
How do you pronounce plow?
Say PLOW. The American pronunciation is /plaʊ/. In British English it is /plaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plow?
Plow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLOW.
Do Americans and Brits say plow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plaʊ/ and the British form is /plaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as plow?
Plow sounds the same as plough in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.