How to pronounce growler
Say it like GROW-ler. Growler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROW).
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- GROW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Growler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWSay 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 growler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROW-luh.
What does growler mean?
- A person, creature or thing that growls.
- A small iceberg or ice floe which is barely visible over the surface of the water.
- A kind of jug, often with a handle, used to carry beer and preserve carbonation.
Where does growler come from?
From growl + -er. Sense "jug" is 19th century American slang, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with growler
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Questions about saying growler
How do you pronounce growler?
Say GROW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in growler?
Growler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROW). Broken into parts: GROW · ler.
Is growler 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 /ˈɡraʊlə/ (GROW-luh).