Cow: how to say it, spell it and use it
cow
/kaʊ/
Short answer
The English word cow is pronounced /kaʊ/. It is spelled C-O-W and has 3 letters. With a or an: a cow. The plural is cows.
Example sentence
The cow says moo.
Key facts
- English
- cow
- Pronunciation
- /kaʊ/
- With a or an
- a cow
- Plural
- cows
- Spelling
- C-O-W
- Number of letters
- 3
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce cow?
Cow is pronounced /kaʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell cow?
Cow is spelled C-O-W. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of cow?
The plural of cow is cows.
Do you say a or an before cow?
Say a cow.
How do you use cow in a sentence?
For example: The cow says moo.
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