How to Pronounce "howls"
word
/ˈhaʊɫz/
HOWLZ
/hˈaʊlz/
HOWLZ
Definition
Loud, long cries made by animals like wolves or dogs, or by people expressing pain or strong emotion. Also can mean loud, wailing sounds caused by wind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaʊɫz/
British English
/hˈaʊlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWLZ
UK
HOWLZ
Listen in Context
The wolf howls at night.
The wind howls during the storm.
He howls in pain after falling.
The dogs’ howls woke up the whole neighborhood.