How to Pronounce Bower

To pronounce "bower", say BOW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /baʊ.əɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/baʊ.əɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bower”

"bower" has 2 syllables: bow-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bauer, baur, bougher — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bower mean?

noun

  1. A bedroom or private apartments, especially for a woman in a medieval castle.
  2. A dwelling; a picturesque country cottage, especially one that is used as a retreat.

verb

  1. To embower; to enclose.
  2. To lodge.

Synonyms

boudoir

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Words that rhyme with bower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscoursourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpowershower

Related words

arbourembowerarborpergolanotthaveringattegazebo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bower"?▾

"Bower" has 2 syllables: bow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bower" is /baʊ.əɹ/.

What does "bower" mean?▾

Bower: A bedroom or private apartments, especially for a woman in a medieval castle.

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