How to pronounce lowered
Say it like LOH-erd. Lowered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊɚd/LOH-erd
UK British/ˈləʊəd/LOH-ud
- LOH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lowered
- 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: LOH-ud.
What does lowered mean?
adjective
- below the surround or below the normal position“with lowered eyes”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying lowered
How do you pronounce lowered?
Say LOH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈləʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowered?
Lowered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · erd.
Is lowered 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 /ˈləʊəd/ (LOH-ud).