How to pronounce towhee
Say it like TOH-hee. Towhee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towhee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of towhee
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-hee.
What does towhee mean?
- Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.
Where does towhee come from?
Imitative of the call of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus.
Questions about saying towhee
How do you pronounce towhee?
Say TOH-hee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌhi/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌhiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towhee?
Towhee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · hee.
Is towhee 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 /ˈtəʊˌhiː/ (TOH-hee).