How to pronounce blowy
Say it like BLOH-ee. Blowy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blowy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-ee.
What does blowy mean?
- Windy or breezy.
- Billowy, blowing or waving in the wind. (of fabric, hair, etc.)
- Susceptible to drifting. (of soil)
- Alternative spelling of blowie.
Where does blowy come from?
From blow + -y (adjectival suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with blowy
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Questions about saying blowy
How do you pronounce blowy?
Say BLOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊi/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowy?
Blowy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · ee.
Is blowy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbləʊi/ (BLOH-ee).