How to pronounce lawnmower
Say it like LAWN-moh-er. Lawnmower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN).
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- LAWN
- moh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawnmower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lawnmower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAWN-moh-uh.
What does lawnmower mean?
- A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.“We replaced our old electric lawnmower with a new cordless one.”
- A person who landscapes and in particular mows lawns.“We hired a third lawnmower for the spring and summer.”
- A dance move in which the dancer mimics using a petrol lawn mower by pulling the starter cord and then pushing the mower forwards to the beat of the music.
Where does lawnmower come from?
From lawn + mower.
Questions about saying lawnmower
How do you pronounce lawnmower?
Say LAWN-moh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔnmoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːnməʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawnmower?
Lawnmower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN). Broken into parts: LAWN · moh · er.
Is lawnmower 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 /ˈlɔːnməʊə/ (LAWN-moh-uh).