How to Pronounce Hovel

To pronounce "hovel", say HOV-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒvəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhɒvəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hovel”

"hovel" has 2 syllables: hov-el. It rhymes with snivel and frivol, if that helps it stick.

What does hovel mean?

noun

  1. An open shed for sheltering cattle, or protecting produce, etc., from the weather.
  2. A poor cottage; a small, mean house; a hut.

verb

  1. To put in a hovel; to shelter.
  2. To construct a chimney so as to prevent smoking, by making two of the more exposed walls higher than the others, or making an opening on one side near the top.

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Words that rhyme with hovel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snivelfrivolriveldivellovellshovel

Related words

hutchhutshackshantydumpholehellholeslum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hovel"?▾

"Hovel" has 2 syllables: hov · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "hovel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hovel" is /ˈhɒvəl/.

What does "hovel" mean?▾

Hovel: An open shed for sheltering cattle, or protecting produce, etc., from the weather.

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