How to pronounce stower
Say it like STOH-er. Stower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay 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 stower
- 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: STOH-uh.
What does stower mean?
- One who stows.
Where does stower come from?
From stow + -er.
Words that rhyme with stower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stower.
Questions about saying stower
How do you pronounce stower?
Say STOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stower?
Stower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · er.
Is stower 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 /ˈstəʊə/ (STOH-uh).