How to pronounce towy
Say it like TOH-ee. Towy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of towy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-ee.
What does towy mean?
- Composed of, or resembling, tow (the fabric).“a towy mass”
Where does towy come from?
From tow + -y.
Words that rhyme with towy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of towy.
Questions about saying towy
How do you pronounce towy?
Say TOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towy?
Towy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ee.
Is towy 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 /ˈtəʊi/ (TOH-ee).