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# How to pronounce "kowabunga" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/kɒwæbʌngæ/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **ko·wa·bun·ga**

## Meaning & Usage

### INTERJECTION
- Alternative spelling of cowabunga.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "kowabunga"

- **Syllables**: ko · wa · bun · ga
- **IPA**: `/kɒwæbʌngæ/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “kowabunga”?
“kowabunga” is pronounced /kɒwæbʌngæ/ (ko · wa · bun · ga). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “kowabunga”?
“kowabunga” has 4 syllables: ko · wa · bun · ga.

### What does “kowabunga” mean?
Alternative spelling of cowabunga.


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