How to Pronounce Wowser

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wowser”

"wowser" has 2 syllables: wows-er. It rhymes with rouser and dowser, if that helps it stick.

What does wowser mean?

noun

  1. A lout or similar disruptive person.
  2. One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc., who seeks to promulgate those views.

Synonyms

killjoymoral crusaderparty pooperprudespoilsport

Words that rhyme with wowser

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rouserdowserschnauzerbrowsermousertrouserrouzerweyerhaeuseraufhausercowser

Related words

loutloordgalootwild-asswalloperloselhowlerluser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wowser"?▾

"Wowser" has 2 syllables: wows · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "wowser"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wowser" is /ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)/.

What does "wowser" mean?▾

Wowser: A lout or similar disruptive person.

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