How to Pronounce Tower

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tower”

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

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

What does tower mean?

noun

  1. A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.
  2. A similarly framed structure with a platform or enclosed area on top, used as a lookout for spotting fires, plane crashes, fugitives, etc.

Synonyms

donjon

Words that rhyme with tower

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourdevouroverpowercowerbrainpowershower

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tower"?▾

"Tower" has 2 syllables: tow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tower" is /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "tower" mean?▾

Tower: A very tall iron-framed structure, usually painted red and white, on which microwave, radio, satellite, or other communication antennas are installed; mast.

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