How to pronounce dowsing
Say it like DOW-sing. Dowsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dowsing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dowsing
American and British speakers say dowsing in essentially the same way: /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOW-sing.
What does dowsing mean?
- The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.
- present participle and gerund of dowse How to pronounce dowse
Where does dowsing come from?
From dowse + -ing.
Words that rhyme with dowsing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dowsing.
Questions about saying dowsing
How do you pronounce dowsing?
Say DOW-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dowsing?
Dowsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say dowsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.