How to pronounce waw
Say it like WAW. Waw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of waw
American and British speakers say waw in essentially the same way: /wɔ/ in the US and /wɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW.
What does waw mean?
- The twenty-seventh letter of the Arabic alphabet: و.
- Alternative spelling of vav.
Words that rhyme with waw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waw.
Questions about saying waw
How do you pronounce waw?
Say WAW. The American pronunciation is /wɔ/. In British English it is /wɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waw?
Waw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAW.
Do Americans and Brits say waw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɔ/ and the British form is /wɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.