Is “Meow” One or Two Syllables?

  • Meow is two syllables.
  • Why is meow 2 syllables?
    • A syllable is the sound of a vowel that is created when pronouncing an A, E, I, O, U, or Y.
      • read the full definition of a syllable: here
    • Meow divided into syllables: me-ow
    • Meow pronounced: me-ow
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • E sound that comes from "me"
      • O sound that comes from "ow"

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