How to Pronounce Hovels

To pronounce "hovels", say HOV-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HOV-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “hovels”

"hovels" has 2 syllables: hov-els. It rhymes with shrivels and snivels, if that helps it stick.

What does hovels 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.

Words that rhyme with hovels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrivelssnivelsdrivelsshovels

Related words

hutchhutshackshantysheltersshackspigstiessqualor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hovels"?▾

"Hovels" has 2 syllables: hov · els.

What does "hovels" mean?▾

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

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