How to Pronounce Trowel

To pronounce "trowel", say TROW-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɹaʊ.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trowel”

"trowel" has 2 syllables: trow-el.

What does trowel mean?

noun

  1. A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.
  2. A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.

    “I need to dig a hole for these begonias; would you pass me that trowel?”

verb

  1. To apply (a substance) with a trowel.

    “He troweled the coarse mix with a twist, leaving a pattern of arcs.”

  2. To pass over with a trowel.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trowel"?▾

"Trowel" has 2 syllables: trow · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "trowel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trowel" is /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/.

What does "trowel" mean?▾

Trowel: A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.

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