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How to pronounce “haw

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Pronunciation guide for haw

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of haw with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Otters of Singapore — and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in CitiesThis is Haw Par Villa
Definition summary
An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).

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How to pronounce haw

The Otters of Singapore — and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in Cities

This is Haw Par Villa

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “haw

Meaning

  • [Interjection]
  • An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).
  • An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like "haw"; the sound so made.
  • [Verb]
  • To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
  • [Noun]
  • Fruit of the hawthorn.
  • (historical) A hedge.
  • (obsolete) Something that has little value or importance; a whit or jot.

Practice Nearby Words

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