How to pronounce dowerless
Say it like DOW-er-lus. Dowerless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowerless 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowerless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOW-uh-lus.
What does dowerless mean?
- Lacking a dowry; dowryless.
Where does dowerless come from?
From dower + -less.
Questions about saying dowerless
How do you pronounce dowerless?
Say DOW-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊərləs/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowerless?
Dowerless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · er · lus.
Is dowerless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊələs/ (DOW-uh-lus).