How to pronounce pows
Say it like POHZ. Pows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHZ.
What does pows mean?
- plural of pow How to pronounce pow
Words that rhyme with pows
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Words that sound like pows
Questions about saying pows
How do you pronounce pows?
Say POHZ. The American pronunciation is /poʊz/. In British English it is /pəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pows?
Pows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHZ.
Is pows 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 /pəʊz/ (POHZ).
What words sound the same as pows?
Pows sounds the same as pose in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.