How to Pronounce Towels

To pronounce "towels", say TOW-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

TOW-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “towels”

"towels" has 2 syllables: tow-els. It rhymes with bowels and howls, if that helps it stick.

What does towels mean?

noun

  1. A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, as a person after a bath.

verb

  1. To hit with a towel.
  2. To dry by using a towel.

    “He got out of the shower and toweled himself dry.”

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Words that rhyme with towels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bowelshowlsfowlsowlsfoulsprowlscowlsjowlsfowlesnowelscowlesdowels

Related words

blanketsbriefcasesclothsgoatsnapkinspadspearspieces

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "towels"?▾

"Towels" has 2 syllables: tow · els.

What does "towels" mean?▾

Towels: A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, as a person after a bath.

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