How to pronounce bowler
Say it like BOH-ler. Bowler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bowler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-luh.
What does bowler mean?
- One who engages in the sport of bowling.
- The player currently bowling.
- A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.
- A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
Where does bowler come from?
From bowl + -er.
Words that rhyme with bowler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bowler.
Questions about saying bowler
How do you pronounce bowler?
Say BOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowler?
Bowler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ler.
Is bowler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊlə/ (BOH-luh).