How to Pronounce Howl

To pronounce "howl", say HOWL — one syllable, IPA /haʊl/. 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

/haʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “howl”

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

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

What does howl mean?

noun

  1. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.

    “The howl of the wind”

  2. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

verb

  1. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
  2. To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.

Words that rhyme with howl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowlfoulgrowlprowlfowlcowlcrowlowljowlsoulewaterfowlpeafowl

Related words

yowlululateululationroarwrawlwailyammeryawl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "howl"?▾

"Howl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "howl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "howl" is /haʊl/.

What does "howl" mean?▾

Howl: The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.

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