How to pronounce powis
Say it like POW-is. Powis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce powis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POW
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of powis
American and British speakers say powis in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊɪs/ in the US and /ˈpaʊɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: POW-is.
What does powis mean?
- A black curassow (Crax alector).
Questions about saying powis
How do you pronounce powis?
Say POW-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powis?
Powis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · is.
Do Americans and Brits say powis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.