How to pronounce cowpie
Say it like KOW-py. Cowpie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cowpie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOW
- py
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowpie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cowpie
American and British speakers say cowpie in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-py.
What does cowpie mean?
- A single pile of cowshit.
Where does cowpie come from?
From cow + pie.
Questions about saying cowpie
How do you pronounce cowpie?
Say KOW-py. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowpie?
Cowpie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · py.
Do Americans and Brits say cowpie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊˌpaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.