How to pronounce howitzer
Say it like HOW-it-ser. Howitzer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- it
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Howitzer 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of howitzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOW-it-suh.
What does howitzer mean?
- A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.
- A powerfully hit shot.
- To attack with a howitzer.
Where does howitzer come from?
Borrowed from Dutch houwitser, from German Haubitze, from Middle High German haufniz, from Czech houfnice, which was derived from houf (“flock, crowd”) + -nice.
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Questions about saying howitzer
How do you pronounce howitzer?
Say HOW-it-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊɪtsər/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊɪtsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in howitzer?
Howitzer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · it · ser.
Is howitzer 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 /ˈhaʊɪtsə/ (HOW-it-suh).