How to pronounce dhow
Say it like DOW. Dhow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dhow
American and British speakers say dhow in essentially the same way: /daʊ/ in the US and /daʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW.
What does dhow mean?
- A traditional sailing vessel used along the coasts of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, generally having a single mast and a lateen sail.
Words that rhyme with dhow
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Questions about saying dhow
How do you pronounce dhow?
Say DOW. The American pronunciation is /daʊ/. In British English it is /daʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhow?
Dhow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOW.
Do Americans and Brits say dhow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊ/ and the British form is /daʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.