How to pronounce dowf
Say it like DOWF. Dowf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DOWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dowf
American and British speakers say dowf in essentially the same way: /daʊf/ in the US and /daʊf/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWF.
What does dowf mean?
- Dull; flat; denoting a defect of spirit, animation, or courage; melancholy; gloomy; inactive; listless; lethargic; pithless; vapid; lacking force; frivolous.
- Dull; hollow.
Where does dowf come from?
From Middle English [Term?], from Old Norse daufr (“deaf”) (whence also Icelandic daufur (“deaf, dull”)), from Proto-Germanic *daubaz (“deaf”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰūbʰ-, *dʰūp- (“to smoke”).
Questions about saying dowf
How do you pronounce dowf?
Say DOWF. The American pronunciation is /daʊf/. In British English it is /daʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowf?
Dowf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOWF.
Do Americans and Brits say dowf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊf/ and the British form is /daʊf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.