tower

/ˈtaʊər/

Syllables tow·er

Stress TOW-er

Phonics Breakdown

tow

/taʊ/

ow /aʊ/

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a tall, narrow building or structure

Sound Reference

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ow=/aʊ/(cow) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The tower is the tallest building in the city.