How to pronounce hovels
Say it like HUHV-ulz. Hovels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hovels
American and British speakers say hovels in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌvəlz/ in the US and /ˈhʌvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHV-ulz.
What does hovels mean?
- plural of hovel How to pronounce hovel
Questions about saying hovels
How do you pronounce hovels?
Say HUHV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovels?
Hovels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say hovels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌvəlz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.