How to pronounce dowryless
Say it like DOW-ree-lus. Dowryless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ree
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowryless 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowryless
American and British speakers say dowryless in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊriləs/ in the US and /ˈdaʊriləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-ree-lus.
What does dowryless mean?
- Without a dowry.
Where does dowryless come from?
From dowry + -less.
Questions about saying dowryless
How do you pronounce dowryless?
Say DOW-ree-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊriləs/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊriləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowryless?
Dowryless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ree · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say dowryless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊriləs/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊriləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.