How to Pronounce "lower"
word
/ˈɫoʊɝ/
LOH-ur
/lˈəʊ/
LOH-uh
Definition
At a smaller height, level, amount, or position than something else. It can describe things that are physically below, or things like price, speed, voice, or risk that become less.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊɝ/
British English
/lˈəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-ur
UK
LOH-uh
Listen in Context
This shelf is lower than the one above it.
Can you lower the window a little?
We need a lower price.
Could you lower your voice? The baby is sleeping.