How to pronounce lowers
Say it like LOH-erz. Lowers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊɚz/LOH-erz
UK British/ˈləʊəz/LOH-uz
- LOH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lowers
- 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-uz.
What does lowers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lower How to pronounce lower
Questions about saying lowers
How do you pronounce lowers?
Say LOH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈləʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowers?
Lowers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · erz.
Is lowers 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 /ˈləʊəz/ (LOH-uz).