How to pronounce cowries
Say it like KOW-reez. Cowries 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 cowries. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOW
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowries 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cowries
American and British speakers say cowries in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊriz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-reez.
What does cowries mean?
- plural of cowrie How to pronounce cowrie
- plural of cowry
Questions about saying cowries
How do you pronounce cowries?
Say KOW-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊriz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowries?
Cowries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say cowries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊriz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.