How to pronounce bowery
Say it like BOW-uh-ree. Bowery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bowery. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOW
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bowery
American and British speakers say bowery in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊəri/ in the US and /ˈbaʊəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOW-uh-ree.
What does bowery mean?
- Structure with roof for shade but with no walls used for public gatherings. A pavilion.
- Sheltered by trees; leafy; shady.
Where does bowery come from?
From bower + -y.
Questions about saying bowery
How do you pronounce bowery?
Say BOW-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊəri/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowery?
Bowery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW). Broken into parts: BOW · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say bowery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊəri/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.