How to pronounce Bowles
Say it like BOHLZ. Bowles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BOHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Bowles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHLZ.
What does Bowles mean?
- A census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States.
- plural of bowle
Where does Bowles come from?
Variant of Bowell with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Words that rhyme with Bowles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bowles.
Words that sound like Bowles
Questions about saying Bowles
How do you pronounce Bowles?
Say BOHLZ. The American pronunciation is /boʊlz/. In British English it is /bəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bowles?
Bowles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOHLZ.
Is Bowles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəʊlz/ (BOHLZ).
What words sound the same as Bowles?
Bowles sounds the same as bowls in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.