How to Pronounce Towers

To pronounce "towers", say TOW-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaʊ.əz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtaʊ.əz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “towers”

"towers" has 2 syllables: tow-ers. It rhymes with empowers and glowers, if that helps it stick.

What does towers 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.

verb

  1. To be very tall.

    “The office block towered into the sky.”

  2. To be high or lofty; to soar.

noun

  1. One who tows.

Synonyms

donjon

Words that rhyme with towers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

empowersglowershoursscoursfloursoursflowerssourscowersdevoursoverpowerscornflowers

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "towers"?▾

"Towers" has 2 syllables: tow · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "towers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "towers" is /ˈtaʊ.əz/.

What does "towers" mean?▾

Towers: 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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