How to Pronounce "powwow"
word
ˈpaʊˌwaʊ
POW-wow
pˈaʊwaʊ
POW-wow
Definition
A powwow is originally a traditional Native American gathering or ceremony. In informal English, it is used for any meeting or discussion, especially a quick or informal one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊˌwaʊ
British English
pˈaʊwaʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-wow
UK
POW-wow
Listen in Context
We need to have a quick powwow before the meeting.
The team had a powwow to discuss the new project.
They called a powwow to solve the problem.
Let's have a quick powwow in my office before lunch.