How to Pronounce Shower

To pronounce "shower", say SHOW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shower”

"shower" has 2 syllables: show-er. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

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

What does shower mean?

noun

  1. A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).

    “Today there will be frequent showers and some sunny spells.”

  2. A device for bathing by which water is made to fall on the body from a height, either from a tank or by the action of a pump.

verb

  1. (followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).
  2. To bathe using a shower.

Synonyms

shower bath

Words that rhyme with shower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

exhibitorlavishexhibitionerrainrainfalldownpourstorm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shower"?▾

"Shower" has 2 syllables: show · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shower" is /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "shower" mean?▾

Shower: A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).

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