How to pronounce lower

Say it like this: /ˈloʊ.ɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
British/ˈləʊ.ə/

What does lower mean?

verbTo let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down.

“to lower a sail of a boat”

To pull down.

“to lower a flag”

To reduce the height of.

“lower a fence or wall”

nounA bicycle suspension fork component.

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