How to pronounce sow
Say it like SOW. Sow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of sow
American and British speakers say sow in essentially the same way: /saʊ/ in the US and /saʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOW.
Other ways to say sow
Sow also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SOH /soʊ/
What does sow mean?
- To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).“When I had sown the field, the day's work was over.”
- To spread abroad; to propagate.“as you sow, so shall you reap”
- To scatter over; to besprinkle.
- A female pig.
- A female bear; she-bear.
- A female guinea pig.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sow.
Questions about saying sow
How do you pronounce sow?
Say SOW. The American pronunciation is /saʊ/. In British English it is /saʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sow?
Sow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOW.
Do Americans and Brits say sow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saʊ/ and the British form is /saʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.