Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

how're

/haʊɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
how're
IPA
/haʊɚ/
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

How are.

Informal

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /haʊɚ/
  • British English: /haʊə/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce how're?
The recorded pronunciation is /haʊɚ/.
What does how're mean?
How are.

How to pronounce how're

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “how're”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/haʊɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “how're”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “how're” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.