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