To pronounce "bowler", say BOWL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bowler
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/ˈbəʊ.lə/
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"bowler" has 2 syllables: bowl-er. It rhymes with polar and dolor, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: boehler, bohler, bolar, boler — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bowler" has 2 syllables: bowl · er.
The IPA transcription of "bowler" is /ˈbəʊ.lə/.
Bowler: One who engages in the sport of bowling.
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