How to pronounce Howard
Say it like HOW-erd. Howard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Howard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSay 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 Howard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOW-ud.
What does Howard mean?
- A rural town in Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.
Where does Howard come from?
Medieval personal name from Middle English Howard, Howarde, from Old Norse Hávarðr, from hár (“high”) + varðr (“guard”).
Words that rhyme with Howard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Howard.
Questions about saying Howard
How do you pronounce Howard?
Say HOW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Howard?
Howard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · erd.
Is Howard 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 /ˈhaʊəd/ (HOW-ud).