Some letter combinations in English can be pronounced in different ways, and that is the case for the sound -ow. It can be said in both a long sound and a short sound, by opening or closing your throat and lips. In this lesson, I’ll explain the pronunciation of some common words ending in -ow. Some of them can be pronounced in two different ways and have two different meanings. But most of them can only be pronounced in one way. Some of the words you may already know, but others will be new, so you will expand your vocabulary, too!
Which one of the following words can be pronounced in two different ways with two different meanings?
Which one of the following words can be pronounced in only one way?
What is another word for "brow"?
Which one of the following words can be pronounced in two different ways, with two different meanings?
Where would you use a plow (or plough)?
After heavy rain, the river _____ very fast.
If you light a candle, it will _____ in the dark.
100% . Great lesson. Thanks!
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I conder pronunciation and spelling one of the most difficult aspects for English learners. Do you agree Gill???
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Great video, simple and comprehensive.
It will be so good if I could remember all of the words you teached me in this usual good lesson.
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Another great lesson! Thank you, Gill! Got 9/10.
It’s nice to learn. Thank you Mam Gill!
Hey, Brazilian here. Great lesson. Thank you.
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100% and I learn new vocabulary.
Thanks for this interesting lesson Miss. Gill but I was a little bit confused. Is there anything can I do it to learn it easily?
YES! 10/10. thank you, Gill. It’s useful.
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Very useful lesson. I have a question. Is there any way that you can know immediately a new word that contains “OW” sounds “a-oo” or “oh” without looking dictionary?
Thank you, I love this lesson, very clear explanation.
What about toe? Does it sound like tow?
Thanks, Gill. Good lesson, Scored a 80/100 missing that perfect score by two answers. I feel that this video, lesson has helped me alot to better my English.
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Thank you Gill for your useful Lesson.
I always heard the bow of a ship being the front (maybe American) and for the other pronunciation I thought of bow and arrow. What a multi-use word.
Thank you for this super lesson!