How to pronounce dowable
Say it like DOW-bul. Dowable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowable 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowable
American and British speakers say dowable in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊbəl/ in the US and /ˈdaʊbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-bul.
What does dowable mean?
- Capable of being endowed.
- Entitled to dower.
Where does dowable come from?
From Middle French dowable; equivalent to dow + -able.
Questions about saying dowable
How do you pronounce dowable?
Say DOW-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowable?
Dowable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say dowable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.