How to pronounce “kowtow”
KOW-TOW
- IPA
- /ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/
- Syllables
- 2
- Stress
- Syllable 1
Also said: KOH-TOH
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How to say it
Say it as KOW-TOW, in 2 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 1 (the one in capitals).
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