How to pronounce sowl
Say it like SOHL. Sowl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sowl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sowl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL.
What does sowl mean?
- To pull (especially an animal) by the ears; to drag about.
Where does sowl come from?
Origin unknown; compare German zaulen, zauseln, zausen (“to tug, drag”).
Words that rhyme with sowl
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Words that sound like sowl
Questions about saying sowl
How do you pronounce sowl?
Say SOHL. The American pronunciation is /soʊl/. In British English it is /səʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sowl?
Sowl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOHL.
Is sowl 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 /səʊl/ (SOHL).
What words sound the same as sowl?
Sowl sounds the same as sole, soul, sol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.