How to Pronounce "cower"
word
ˈkaʊɝ
KOW-er
kˈaʊɐ
KOW-uh
Definition
To bend down or move back because you are very afraid; to shrink away from something frightening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊɝ
British English
kˈaʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOW-er
UK
KOW-uh
Listen in Context
The dog cowered under the table during the thunderstorm.
She cowered in fear when she saw the snake.
The children cowered behind their mother.
I don't want to cower every time my boss gets angry.