how to pronounce awe

/ˈɑː/

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awe is pronounced in one syllable

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ɑː

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An example use of awe in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… people in Chicago and I was in awe of …”

meanings of awe

noun:

A feeling of fear and reverence.
Power to inspire awe.
A feeling of amazement.

verb:

To inspire fear and reverence in.
To control by inspiring dread.

name:

A surname.

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