How to Pronounce "bowel"
word
/ˈbaʊəɫ/
BOW-uhl
/bˈaʊəl/
BOW-uhl
Definition
The bowel is the long tube in your body that helps digest food and remove waste; it is part of the digestive system and also called the intestine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaʊəɫ/
British English
/bˈaʊəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOW-uhl
UK
BOW-uhl
Listen in Context
The doctor examined her bowel for signs of illness.
Food moves through the bowel during digestion.
A healthy bowel is important for your overall health.
She had to go to the hospital because her bowel was blocked.