How to pronounce dhows
Say it like DOWZ. Dhows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dhows
American and British speakers say dhows in essentially the same way: /daʊz/ in the US and /daʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWZ.
What does dhows mean?
- plural of dhow How to pronounce dhow
Words that rhyme with dhows
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dhows.
Questions about saying dhows
How do you pronounce dhows?
Say DOWZ. The American pronunciation is /daʊz/. In British English it is /daʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhows?
Dhows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dhows the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊz/ and the British form is /daʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.