To pronounce "vowel", say VOW-el — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"vowel" has 2 syllables: vow-el. It rhymes with bowel and dowel, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vowel" has 2 syllables: vow · el.
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