How to pronounce dowd
Say it like DOWD. Dowd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dowd
American and British speakers say dowd in essentially the same way: /daʊd/ in the US and /daʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWD.
What does dowd mean?
- Any of various European moths of the genus Blastobasis.
Where does dowd come from?
Back-formation from dowdy.
Words that rhyme with dowd
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Questions about saying dowd
How do you pronounce dowd?
Say DOWD. The American pronunciation is /daʊd/. In British English it is /daʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowd?
Dowd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say dowd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊd/ and the British form is /daʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.