How to pronounce dowitcher
Say it like DOW-ih-cher. Dowitcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowitcher 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowitcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOW-ih-chuh.
What does dowitcher mean?
- Any of three long-legged and long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limnodromus of the family Scolopacidae.
Where does dowitcher come from?
From an Iroquoian language; compare Oneida tawístawe (“snipe”).
Questions about saying dowitcher
How do you pronounce dowitcher?
Say DOW-ih-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊɪtʃər/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowitcher?
Dowitcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ih · cher.
Is dowitcher 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 /ˈdaʊɪtʃə/ (DOW-ih-chuh).