Comment prononcer « prowls » en anglais
pɹaʊlz
PROWLZ
Accent tonique principal : PROWLZ
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « prowls » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “prowls”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PROWLZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "prowls" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "prowls" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "prowls" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "prowls" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "prowls is" sounds like "prowls-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "prowls" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“The cone snail prowls the ocean floor, creeping forward with its muscular foot.”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“prowls, murderer of dreams, the exporter of illusions and the smuggler of”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“With two sets of eyes, this female prowls the deeper water.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“a question prowls, soft but persistent.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“What kind of bear prowls around the Arizona”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“It's a cat that lives in trees, and at night it comes down and it prowls the coffee plantations.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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The cone snail prowls the ocean floor, creeping forward with its muscular foot.
Écouter en contexte: “prowls”
10 extraitsThe Anglais word “prowls” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɹaʊlz (phonetic respelling: PROWLZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (PROWLZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “prowls” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 10 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “prowls” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Smithsonian Channel, Harvard University, TED-Ed.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #1 · @15:07
“There is no anti-venom to treat its fatal sting. The cone snail prowls the ocean floor, creeping forward with its muscular foot. creeping forward with its muscular foot.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @80:26
“of rulers and the monopolizers of indulgences. And in the background prowls, murderer of dreams, the exporter of illusions and the smuggler of national riches. The propheteers are more numerous today than ever”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #3 · @4:34
“but prefers larger prey like salps. With two sets of eyes, this female prowls the deeper water. Prey in hand,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @8:43
“mine. And yet beneath the silence, a question prowls, soft but persistent. soft”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @19:22
“Something appears in the distance. Objects in the middle of the road moving sluggishly then quickly. Bears. What kind of bear prowls around the Arizona sluggishly then quickly. Bears. What”
Définition et signification: “prowls”
- To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
- To idle; to go about aimlessly.
- The act of prowling.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “Watch the lioness prowling in the shrubbery for zebras.”
- “That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.”
- “The cone snail prowls the ocean floor, creeping forward with its muscular foot.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “prowls”
- Pronunciation:
- PROWLZ
- Syllabes:
- PROWLZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- prowls
- Accent tonique principal :
- PROWLZ
- IPA:
- pɹaʊlz
- Écouter en contexte
- prowls
Mots qui riment avec “prowls”
-aʊlzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "prowls" (⁄pɹaʊlz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « prowls »
Comment prononcer « prowls » en anglais ?
« prowls » se prononce ⁄pɹaʊlz⁄ (PROWLZ). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « prowls » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « prowls » se trouve sur « PROWLZ ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « prowls » ?
To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
Comment écouter « prowls » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 10 exemples vidéo de « prowls » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “prowls”?
Single-syllable words like "prowls" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "prowls" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.