How to pronounce showy
Say it like SHOH-ee. Showy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of showy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-ee.
What does showy mean?
- Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.“showy flowers”
- Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
Where does showy come from?
From show (noun) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with showy
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Questions about saying showy
How do you pronounce showy?
Say SHOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showy?
Showy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · ee.
Is showy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊi/ (SHOH-ee).