How to pronounce jowly
Say it like JOW-lee. Jowly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOW).
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- JOW
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jowly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jowly
American and British speakers say jowly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒaʊli/ in the US and /ˈdʒaʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOW-lee.
What does jowly mean?
- Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.
Where does jowly come from?
From jowl + -y.
Questions about saying jowly
How do you pronounce jowly?
Say JOW-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaʊli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jowly?
Jowly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOW). Broken into parts: JOW · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say jowly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒaʊli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒaʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.