How to pronounce dowless
Say it like DOW-lus. Dowless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowless
American and British speakers say dowless in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊləs/ in the US and /ˈdaʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-lus.
What does dowless mean?
- Feeble; lacking spirit or activity; shiftless.
Where does dowless come from?
From dow + -less.
Questions about saying dowless
How do you pronounce dowless?
Say DOW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowless?
Dowless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say dowless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊləs/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.