How to pronounce Lowell
Say it like LOH-ul. Lowell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lowell
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-ul.
What does Lowell mean?
- A town in Lake County, Indiana; named for the city in Massachusetts.
Where does Lowell come from?
A Middle English diminutive of Old French lou + -el (diminutive suffix), meaning "little wolf".
Questions about saying Lowell
How do you pronounce Lowell?
Say LOH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊəl/. In British English it is /ˈləʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lowell?
Lowell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ul.
Is Lowell pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊəl/ (LOH-ul).