How to pronounce nowels
Say it like NOW-ulz. Nowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nowels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nowels
American and British speakers say nowels in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊəlz/ in the US and /ˈnaʊəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-ulz.
What does nowels mean?
- plural of nowel
Words that rhyme with nowels
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nowels.
Questions about saying nowels
How do you pronounce nowels?
Say NOW-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nowels?
Nowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say nowels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊəlz/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.