How to pronounce dowie
Say it like DOW-ee. Dowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dowie
American and British speakers say dowie in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊi/ in the US and /ˈdaʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-ee.
What does dowie mean?
- Dull, dreary; melancholy.
Where does dowie come from?
From Scots dowie, apparently a form of dull + -ly.
Questions about saying dowie
How do you pronounce dowie?
Say DOW-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊi/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowie?
Dowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dowie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊi/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.