How to Pronounce "tower"
word
/ˈtaʊɝ/
TOW-ur
/ˈtaʊə/
TOW-uh
Definition
A tower is a tall, narrow structure that stands above nearby buildings or the ground. It can be part of a building, or a separate structure used for things like observation, communication, or defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtaʊɝ/
British English
/ˈtaʊə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOW-ur
UK
TOW-uh
Listen in Context
The mountains towered over the village at sunset.
The old stone tower is near the river.
We climbed the tower to see the city.
That tower has a large clock on it.