miaow

/mɪˈaʊ/

Syllables mi·aow

Stress mi-AOW

Phonics Breakdown

mi

/mɪ/

short i

aow

/aʊ/

ow diphth

Meaning

the sound a cat makes; to make a cat-like sound

Sound Reference

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mi=/mɪ/ (mill) + aow=/aʊ/ (cow)

Example

I heard a loud miaow outside the door.