Meow
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make the characteristic high-pitched vocalisation of a cat, or to produce any similar sound.
“The hungry kitten began to meow loudly at the kitchen door.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/miˈaʊ̯/
Syllables
me·ow
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (E, O, W acting as a semi-vowel), an uncommon vowel-heavy four-letter word
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Scrabble
W scores 4 points, the OW ending is useful, hooks with -s and -ed for meows and meowed
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