How to pronounce cowrie
Say it like KOW-ree. Cowrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowrie 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cowrie
American and British speakers say cowrie in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊri/ in the US and /ˈkaʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-ree.
What does cowrie mean?
- A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
- Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.
- Any gastropod of the family Cypraeidae; its shell.
Words that rhyme with cowrie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cowrie.
Questions about saying cowrie
How do you pronounce cowrie?
Say KOW-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊri/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowrie?
Cowrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say cowrie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊri/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.