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How to pronounce wow
Say it like this: /ˈwaʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does wow mean?
intjAn indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
“Wow, I sure was surprised!”
An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
“Wow! How do they do that?”
Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
“Wow… good job using all of our supplies on the first day.”
verbTo amaze or awe.
“He really wowed the audience.”
Of a cat, to mew.
Of a dog, to howl.
nounAnything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.
“‘And say, Jimmy, wait till you see me in my new outfit...It’s a wow, kid.’”
An utterance of "wow".
“One woman took a seat nearer the front for a closer look at my maps. Several people exhaled loudly. I heard a wow now and then.”
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