How to pronounce fowler
Say it like FOW-ler. Fowler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW).
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- FOW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fowler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fowler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOW-luh.
What does fowler mean?
- English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
- someone who hunts wild birds for food
Where does fowler come from?
From Middle English foulere, fouler, from Old English fuglere (“fowler”), from Proto-West Germanic *fuglārī, equivalent to fowl + -er.
Words that rhyme with fowler
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Questions about saying fowler
How do you pronounce fowler?
Say FOW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fowler?
Fowler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW). Broken into parts: FOW · ler.
Is fowler 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 /ˈfaʊlə/ (FOW-luh).