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How to Pronounce Howard

Howard / howɚd /

The name Howard is a Male name of English origin meaning "Sheep herder; pi...". It is pronounced howɚd.

English Male

Howard is a English name meaning "Sheep herder; pi...". Howard is of Germanic origin. It derives from the element 'hug', meaning 'heart, mind, spirit', combined with 'ward', meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic howɚd
IPA haʊɚd

Say it as howɚd. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Howard?
Howard is pronounced howɚd.
What is the correct pronunciation of Howard?
The correct pronunciation of Howard is howɚd (IPA: haʊɚd).
Is Howard a English name?
Yes, Howard is a English name meaning "Sheep herder; pi...".

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