How to pronounce showery
Say it like SHOW-uh-ree. Showery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW).
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- SHOW
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of showery
American and British speakers say showery in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaʊəri/ in the US and /ˈʃaʊəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOW-uh-ree.
What does showery mean?
- Given to showers; having frequent rainfall.
- Of or relating to a shower or showers.
Where does showery come from?
From shower + -y.
Words that rhyme with showery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of showery.
Questions about saying showery
How do you pronounce showery?
Say SHOW-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaʊəri/. In British English it is /ˈʃaʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showery?
Showery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW). Broken into parts: SHOW · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say showery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaʊəri/ and the British form is /ˈʃaʊəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.