How to pronounce vowels
Say it like VOW-ulz. Vowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vowels. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VOW
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vowels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vowels
American and British speakers say vowels in essentially the same way: /ˈvaʊəlz/ in the US and /ˈvaʊəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOW-ulz.
What does vowels mean?
- plural of vowel How to pronounce vowel
Words that rhyme with vowels
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vowels.
Questions about saying vowels
How do you pronounce vowels?
Say VOW-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaʊəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvaʊəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vowels?
Vowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOW). Broken into parts: VOW · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say vowels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaʊəlz/ and the British form is /ˈvaʊəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.