Pronunciation: [jˈa͡ʊld] (IPA) 
The word "yowled" is spelled with the letter combination "ow," which represents the diphthong /aʊ/. The /j/ sound in the beginning of the word is represented by the letter "y." The word means to make a loud, prolonged, mournful cry like that of a cat. The IPA phonetic transcription of "yowled" is /jaʊld/. As English has irregular spelling rules, it is important to learn the spelling of words along with their pronunciation.
Yowled, a verb form of the word yowl, refers to the act of emitting a loud, prolonged, and primal sound or cry, typically associated with animals, particularly cats. It is often characterized as a high-pitched, intense, and mournful vocalization. The term "yowled" can be used to describe the action of producing such a sound, usually expressing distress, pain, or anger.
The yowling sound itself is distinctive, piercing, and may have various tonal variations depending on the emotions being conveyed. It can be a combination of howling, wailing, and screaming, creating a cacophony of sound that demands attention or provokes a response. Animals, especially cats, often yowl during periods of mating, territorial disputes, or when in pain or discomfort.
In literature or creative writing, the term "yowled" may also be used metaphorically to describe a human's or character's vocal expression, mimicking the characteristics of animalistic yowls. It can denote a loud, passionate, or painful cry emitted without restraint or control, reflecting extreme emotions such as anguish, frustration, or desperation.
Overall, "yowled" vividly describes the action of emitting a loud and intense animalistic cry or a human equivalent, capturing the intensity and emotional resonance of the sound and its accompanying circumstances.
The word "yowled" is derived from the noun "yowl", which comes from the Middle English word "yowlen" or "youlen". This Middle English term originated from the Old Norse word "gaula" or "gaula", meaning "to howl" or "to yell". Ultimately, the Old Norse word traces back to the Proto-Germanic root "gaulijaną", which also means "to sing or cry out". The onomatopoeic nature of "yowl" reflects its connection to the sound of a loud, mournful cry or wail. Over time, "yowled" came to be used as the past tense and past participle form of "yowl", indicating the act of emitting a yowl or making a loud, prolonged, and usually distressed or animallike vocalization.
