How to Pronounce Owl

To pronounce "owl", say OWL — one syllable, IPA /aʊl/. 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

/aʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “owl”

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

What does owl mean?

noun

  1. Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
  2. (by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

verb

  1. To smuggle contraband goods.

Antonyms

lark

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Words that rhyme with owl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowlhowlfoulgrowlprowlfowlcowlcrowljowlsoulewaterfowlpeafowl

Related words

birdnightjarhenbatflyvasesweetgoody

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "owl"?▾

"Owl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "owl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "owl" is /aʊl/.

What does "owl" mean?▾

Owl: Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

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