How to pronounce howdah
Say it like HOW-duh. Howdah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Howdah 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of howdah
American and British speakers say howdah in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊdə/ in the US and /ˈhaʊdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOW-duh.
What does howdah mean?
- A seat, usually with a canopy, carried on the back of an elephant or camel.
- An ornate carriage which is positioned on the back of elephants or occasionally other animals, used most often in the past for rich people who traveled in India via elephant.
Questions about saying howdah
How do you pronounce howdah?
Say HOW-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊdə/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in howdah?
Howdah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say howdah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊdə/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.