How to Pronounce Jowl

To pronounce "jowl", say JOWL — one syllable, IPA /dʒaʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dʒaʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jowl”

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

What does jowl mean?

noun

  1. The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.

verb

  1. To throw, dash, or knock.

Words that rhyme with jowl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowlhowlfoulgrowlprowlfowlcowlcrowlowlsoulewaterfowlpeafowl

Related words

jawbonemandiblesubmaxillamandibulacheekjolechop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jowl"?▾

"Jowl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jowl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jowl" is /dʒaʊl/.

What does "jowl" mean?▾

Jowl: The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.

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