How to pronounce cowered
Say it like KOW-erd. Cowered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cowered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOW-ud.
What does cowered mean?
- simple past and past participle of cower How to pronounce cower
Words that rhyme with cowered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cowered.
Words that sound like cowered
Questions about saying cowered
How do you pronounce cowered?
Say KOW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowered?
Cowered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · erd.
Is cowered 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 /ˈkaʊəd/ (KOW-ud).
What words sound the same as cowered?
Cowered sounds the same as coward in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.