How to pronounce scow
Say it like SKOW. Scow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of scow
American and British speakers say scow in essentially the same way: /skaʊ/ in the US and /skaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOW.
What does scow mean?
- A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.
- To transport in a scow.
Where does scow come from?
Borrowed from Dutch schouw.
Words that rhyme with scow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scow.
Questions about saying scow
How do you pronounce scow?
Say SKOW. The American pronunciation is /skaʊ/. In British English it is /skaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scow?
Scow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOW.
Do Americans and Brits say scow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skaʊ/ and the British form is /skaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.