How to pronounce yow
Say it like YOW. Yow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of yow
American and British speakers say yow in essentially the same way: /jaʊ/ in the US and /jaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOW.
What does yow mean?
- Alternative form of yowe.
- Expression of pain; ouch.“Yow! I dropped it on my toe!”
- Expression of humorous surprise or emphasis.“You've been divorced four times? Yow!”
- Alternative form of you.
Words that rhyme with yow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yow.
Questions about saying yow
How do you pronounce yow?
Say YOW. The American pronunciation is /jaʊ/. In British English it is /jaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yow?
Yow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOW.
Do Americans and Brits say yow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jaʊ/ and the British form is /jaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.