How to pronounce howler
Say it like HOW-ler. Howler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Howler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of howler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOW-luh.
What does howler mean?
- That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
- A painfully obvious mistake.
- A hilarious joke.
Where does howler come from?
From howl + -er. Some senses are derivatives of the intensifier "howling", as in "howling wilderness", (Deuteronomy 32:10)
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Words that rhyme with howler
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Questions about saying howler
How do you pronounce howler?
Say HOW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in howler?
Howler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · ler.
Is howler 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 /ˈhaʊlə/ (HOW-luh).