How to pronounce hovel
Say it like HOV-ul. Hovel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOV).
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- HOV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hovel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOV-ul.
What does hovel mean?
- An open shed for sheltering cattle, or protecting produce, etc., from the weather.
- In the manufacture of porcelain, a large, conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.
- To put in a hovel; to shelter.
- To construct a chimney so as to prevent smoking, by making two of the more exposed walls higher than the others, or making an opening on one side near the top.
Where does hovel come from?
Cognate with Dutch hof (“garden, court”), German Hof (“yard, garden, court, palace”), Icelandic hof (“temple, hall”).
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Words that rhyme with hovel
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Questions about saying hovel
How do you pronounce hovel?
Say HOV-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑvəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɒvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovel?
Hovel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOV). Broken into parts: HOV · ul.
Is hovel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒvəl/ (HOV-ul).