English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Owl Pronunciation
Owl is pronounced OWL, IPA /ˈaʊl/.
OWL
US /ˈaʊl/ · UK /ˈaʊl/
Syllables: OWL (1 syllable)
noun: A night-hunting bird with large forward-facing eyes and a flat face.
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Owl in a Sentence
- An owl called from the barn twice in the night.
- The owl took a mouse from the edge of the field.
- A tawny owl is smaller than people expect.
Common Mispronunciations of Owl
Not OH-wuhl
The ow of cow slides straight into the l, all inside a single beat.
Not AWL
Begin the vowel wide and open, then close it towards oo before the l. A flat aw gives all.
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