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