How to pronounce owlish
Say it like OW-lish. Owlish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owlish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of owlish
American and British speakers say owlish in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-lish.
What does owlish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of an owl.
- Wise and solemn.
- Stupid; dull-looking.
Where does owlish come from?
From owl + -ish.
Questions about saying owlish
How do you pronounce owlish?
Say OW-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owlish?
Owlish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say owlish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.