How to pronounce owl
Say it like OWL. Owl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce owl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of owl
American and British speakers say owl in essentially the same way: /aʊl/ in the US and /aʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWL.
What does owl mean?
- nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
Words that rhyme with owl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of owl.
Questions about saying owl
How do you pronounce owl?
Say OWL. The American pronunciation is /aʊl/. In British English it is /aʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owl?
Owl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OWL.
Do Americans and Brits say owl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊl/ and the British form is /aʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.