How to Pronounce Howls

To pronounce "howls", say HOWLS — one syllable, IPA /haʊlz/. 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

/haʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “howls”

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

What does howls 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 howls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bowelsfowlsowlsfoulsprowlscowlsjowlsgrowlssproulssprowlstowelsvowels

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "howls"?▾

"Howls" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "howls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "howls" is /haʊlz/.

What does "howls" mean?▾

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

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