How to pronounce towered
Say it like TOW-erd. Towered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW).
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- TOW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of towered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOW-ud.
What does towered mean?
Words that rhyme with towered
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Questions about saying towered
How do you pronounce towered?
Say TOW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towered?
Towered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW). Broken into parts: TOW · erd.
Is towered 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 /ˈtaʊəd/ (TOW-ud).