Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wow

/waʊ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables
wow
IPA
/waʊ/
9
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

verb

To amaze or awe.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To wail; to cry mournfully.

Intransitive verb

verb

To wail; to cry mournfully.

Intransitive verb

noun

An utterance of "wow".

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Word Breakdown

Usage

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Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

FML Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class VI § 870. Wonder bow chicka wow wow bow-wow wow-wow wow-wow sauce WOW W/W

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Questions

How do you pronounce wow?
The recorded pronunciation is /waʊ/.
What does wow mean?
An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
Where does wow come from?
Attested since the 16th century; borrowed from Scots wow; ultimately a natural exclamation.

How to pronounce wow

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wow”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/waʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wow”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “wow” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.