How to pronounce mower
Say it like MOH-er. Mower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. 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 mower
- 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: MOH-uh.
What does mower mean?
- A lawnmower, a machine used to cut grass on lawns.
- A farm machine used in hay production (sickle mower, finger-bar mower).
- A person who cuts grass.
Where does mower come from?
From Middle English mowere, equivalent to mow + -er.
Words that rhyme with mower
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Questions about saying mower
How do you pronounce mower?
Say MOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mower?
Mower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · er.
Is mower 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 /ˈməʊə/ (MOH-uh).