How to pronounce rowel
Say it like ROH-ul. Rowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rowel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ul.
What does rowel mean?
- A small spiked wheel on the end of a spur of certain types.
- A little flat ring or wheel on a horse's bit.
- A roll of hair, silk, etc., passed through the flesh of a horse in the manner of a seton in human surgery.
- To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.
- To fit with spurs.
- To apply the spur to.“to rowel a horse”
Where does rowel come from?
From Middle English rowel, rowell, rowelle, from Old French roel, roiele (compare modern French rouelle), from Late Latin rotella, diminutive of Latin rota (“wheel”).
Questions about saying rowel
How do you pronounce rowel?
Say ROH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊəl/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowel?
Rowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ul.
Is rowel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊəl/ (ROH-ul).