How to pronounce dowser
Say it like DOW-zuh. Dowser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdaʊzə/DOW-zuh
UK British/ˈdaʊzə/DOW-zuh
- DOW
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowser 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dowser
American and British speakers say dowser in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊzə/ in the US and /ˈdaʊzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-zuh.
What does dowser mean?
noun
- A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod.
- One who uses the dowser or divining rod. A diviner.
Where does dowser come from?
From dowse + -er.
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Questions about saying dowser
How do you pronounce dowser?
Say DOW-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊzə/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowser?
Dowser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dowser the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊzə/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.