How to Pronounce Cowl

To pronounce "cowl", say COWL — one syllable, IPA /kaʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kaʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cowl”

"cowl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scowl and howl, if that helps it stick.

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

What does cowl mean?

noun

  1. A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.
  2. A mask that covers the majority of the head.

verb

  1. To cover with, or as if with, a cowl (hood).
  2. To wrap or form (something made of fabric) like a cowl.

Words that rhyme with cowl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowlhowlfoulgrowlprowlfowlcrowlowljowlsoulewaterfowlpeafowl

Related words

hoodbonnethoodiecapshroudgrillegrilllouver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cowl"?▾

"Cowl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cowl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cowl" is /kaʊl/.

What does "cowl" mean?▾

Cowl: A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

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