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how

/haʊ/

Short answer

The English word how is pronounced /haʊ/. It is spelled H-O-W and has 3 letters.

Example sentence

How do you make a cake?

Not a WH word by spelling, but it is taught with them.

Key facts

English
how
Pronunciation
/haʊ/
Spelling
H-O-W
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce how?

How is pronounced /haʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell how?

How is spelled H-O-W. It has 3 letters.

How do you use how in a sentence?

For example: How do you make a cake?

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