How to Pronounce Howled

To pronounce "howled", say HOWL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /haʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

howled

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Syllables

Letters

/haʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “howled”

"howled" has 2 syllables: howl-ed. It rhymes with scowled and growled, if that helps it stick.

What does howled mean?

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with howled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowled growled fouled cowled prowled fowled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "howled"?▾

"Howled" has 2 syllables: howl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "howled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "howled" is /haʊld/.

What does "howled" mean?▾

Howled: To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

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