How to pronounce dowse
Say it like DOWS. Dowse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dowse
American and British speakers say dowse in essentially the same way: /daʊs/ in the US and /daʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOWS.
What does dowse mean?
- Alternative form of douse (“strike”).
- Alternative form of douse (“to plunge into water”).
- Alternative form of douse (“to strike”).
Words that rhyme with dowse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dowse.
Words that sound like dowse
Questions about saying dowse
How do you pronounce dowse?
Say DOWS. The American pronunciation is /daʊs/. In British English it is /daʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowse?
Dowse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOWS.
Do Americans and Brits say dowse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daʊs/ and the British form is /daʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dowse?
Dowse sounds the same as douse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.