How to Pronounce Cowlick

To pronounce "cowlick", say COWL-ick — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkaʊˌlɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cowlick”

"cowlick" has 2 syllables: cowl-ick.

What does cowlick mean?

noun

  1. An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cowlick"?▾

"Cowlick" has 2 syllables: cowl · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "cowlick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cowlick" is /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/.

What does "cowlick" mean?▾

Cowlick: An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

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