How to pronounce troweller
Say it like TROW-uh-ler. Troweller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROW).
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- TROW
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troweller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troweller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TROW-uh-luh.
What does troweller mean?
- One who digs with a trowel.
Where does troweller come from?
From trowel + -er.
Questions about saying troweller
How do you pronounce troweller?
Say TROW-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraʊələr/. In British English it is /ˈtraʊələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troweller?
Troweller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROW). Broken into parts: TROW · uh · ler.
Is troweller 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 /ˈtraʊələ/ (TROW-uh-luh).