How to pronounce gowans
Say it like GOW-unz. Gowans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gowans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gowans
American and British speakers say gowans in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊənz/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-unz.
What does gowans mean?
- plural of gowan How to pronounce gowan
Questions about saying gowans
How do you pronounce gowans?
Say GOW-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gowans?
Gowans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say gowans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊənz/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.