How to pronounce cowbells
Say it like KOW-belz. Cowbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- belz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowbells pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- belzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cowbells
American and British speakers say cowbells in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-belz.
What does cowbells mean?
- plural of cowbell How to pronounce cowbell
Questions about saying cowbells
How do you pronounce cowbells?
Say KOW-belz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowbells?
Cowbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · belz.
Do Americans and Brits say cowbells the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊˌbɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.