How to Pronounce Bowled

To pronounce "bowled", say BOWL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɔʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɔʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bowled”

"bowled" has 2 syllables: bowl-ed. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bold — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bowled mean?

verb

  1. To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
  2. To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).

adverb

  1. (Dismissed) by the bowled ball hitting and breaking the batsman's wicket.

Words that rhyme with bowled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bowled"?▾

"Bowled" has 2 syllables: bowl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bowled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bowled" is /bɔʊld/.

What does "bowled" mean?▾

Bowled: To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.

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