How do native speakers pronounce "wow" in English?

In natural English speech, "wow" appears in contexts such as: "Woo! Wow! So, the thermite reaction is taking place inside.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“wow”in English

IPA/waʊ/

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Woo!

Wow!

So, the thermite reaction is taking place inside.

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Definitions of “wow”

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interjection

An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.

“Wow, I sure was surprised!”

interjection

An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

“Wow! How do they do that?”

verb

To amaze or awe.

“He really wowed the audience.”

noun

Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.

“‘And say, Jimmy, wait till you see me in my new outfit...It’s a wow, kid.’”

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