hovel meaning

UK /ˈhɒvəl/ US /ˈhʌvəl/ 2 syllables

hovel (noun): small crude shelter used as a dwelling.

Definition of hovel

  1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling

    Synonyms: hut, hutch, shack, shanty

    Type of: shelter

    Kinds: igloo, mudhif

How to pronounce hovel

hovel is pronounced /ˈhɒvəl/ in British English and /ˈhʌvəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in EL · 5-letter words

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