How to pronounce gownie
Say it like GOW-nee. Gownie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gownie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gownie
American and British speakers say gownie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊni/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊni/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-nee.
What does gownie mean?
- A person living in a university town who has some academic connection with the university.
Where does gownie come from?
From gown + -ie.
Words that rhyme with gownie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gownie.
Questions about saying gownie
How do you pronounce gownie?
Say GOW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊni/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gownie?
Gownie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say gownie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊni/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.