The word "mawer" is a rare spelling of the word "mower", which refers to a machine used for cutting grass. The pronunciation of "mower" can be transcribed as /ˈmoʊ.ər/ in IPA. The "o" sound is a long vowel sound, followed by a schwa sound and then an "r" sound. The spelling of "mawer" might have been influenced by regional dialects or spelling errors, but it is not considered a standard spelling of the word.