How to pronounce dowels
Say it like DOW-ulz. Dowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowels 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowels
American and British speakers say dowels in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊəlz/ in the US and /ˈdaʊəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-ulz.
What does dowels mean?
- plural of dowel How to pronounce dowel
Words that rhyme with dowels
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dowels.
Questions about saying dowels
How do you pronounce dowels?
Say DOW-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowels?
Dowels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dowels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.