How to pronounce towery
Say it like toh-UR-ree. Towery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- toh
- UR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- URSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of towery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-UR-ree.
What does towery mean?
- Which has the characteristics of a tower.
Where does towery come from?
From tower + -y.
Words that rhyme with towery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of towery.
Questions about saying towery
How do you pronounce towery?
Say toh-UR-ree. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈɜri/. In British English it is /təʊˈɜri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towery?
Towery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: toh · UR · ree.
Is towery 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 /təʊˈɜri/ (toh-UR-ree).