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발음 방법 vow vs wow

핵심 음성학적 차이

‘Vow’ (⁄vaʊ⁄) uses /v/; ‘wow’ (⁄waʊ⁄) uses /w/.

차이점: /v/ vs /w/

vow

⁄vaʊ⁄

음절

VOW

정의:

A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

“The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence.”

wow

⁄waʊ⁄

음절

WOW

정의:

An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.

“Wow, I sure was surprised!”

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Difference between vow and wow?

‘Vow’ (⁄vaʊ⁄) uses /v/; ‘wow’ (⁄waʊ⁄) uses /w/.

Syllable stress in vow vs wow?

"vow" has 1 syllables (vow). "wow" has 1 syllables (wow).

Why are vow and wow easily confused?

/v/ vs /w/

Example sentences for vow and wow?

"vow": The old hermit, up in the mountains, took a vow of silence. "wow": Wow, I sure was surprised!