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How to pronounce pow in British English

“pow” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to pow the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“pow” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. my conversation with Minister Pow tomorrow.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. I call Shadow Minister Rebecca Pow.

    UK Parliament

  3. I am also minded that we acknowledge the letter from Rebecca Pow.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “pow”

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