How to pronounce rower
Say it like ROH-er. Rower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rower 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rower
- 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: ROH-uh.
What does rower mean?
- One who rows.
- A rowing machine.
Where does rower come from?
From Middle English rower, rowere, roware, equivalent to row + -er.
Words that rhyme with rower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rower.
Questions about saying rower
How do you pronounce rower?
Say ROH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rower?
Rower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · er.
Is rower 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 /ˈrəʊə/ (ROH-uh).