How to pronounce sower
Say it like SOH-er. Sower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsoʊɚ/SOH-er
UK British/ˈsəʊə/SOH-uh
- SOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay 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 sower
- 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: SOH-uh.
What does sower mean?
noun
- One who or that which sows.
Where does sower come from?
From Middle English sowere, from Old English sāwere; equivalent to sow + -er.
Words that rhyme with sower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sower.
Questions about saying sower
How do you pronounce sower?
Say SOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sower?
Sower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · er.
Is sower 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 /ˈsəʊə/ (SOH-uh).