How to pronounce dow
Say it like DOW. Dow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dow 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 dow
American and British speakers say dow in essentially the same way: /daʊ/ in the US and /daʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW.
What does dow mean?
- To furnish with a dower; to endow.
- Alternative form of dhow (“sailing vessel”).
- Alternative form of dah (“Burmese knife”).
Where does dow come from?
From Middle English dowen, from Old French douer, from Latin dōtō.
Words that rhyme with dow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dow.
Questions about saying dow
How do you pronounce dow?
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 dow?
Dow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOW.
Do Americans and Brits say dow 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.