How to pronounce thowel
Say it like THOH-wul. Thowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOH).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce thowel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈθoʊwəl/THOH-wul
UK British/ˈθəʊwəl/THOH-wul
- THOH
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thowel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thowel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THOH-wul.
What does thowel mean?
noun
- A tholepin in a boat.
- A rowlock.
Questions about saying thowel
How do you pronounce thowel?
Say THOH-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθoʊwəl/. In British English it is /ˈθəʊwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thowel?
Thowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOH). Broken into parts: THOH · wul.
Is thowel 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 /ˈθəʊwəl/ (THOH-wul).