How to pronounce yowie
Say it like YOW-wee. Yowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW).
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- YOW
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yowie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yowie
American and British speakers say yowie in essentially the same way: /ˈjaʊwi/ in the US and /ˈjaʊwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOW-wee.
What does yowie mean?
- An ape-like monster or animal said to exist in parts of eastern Australia.
Where does yowie come from?
Borrowed from Gamilaraay yuwi (“dream spirit”).
Questions about saying yowie
How do you pronounce yowie?
Say YOW-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjaʊwi/. In British English it is /ˈjaʊwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yowie?
Yowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW). Broken into parts: YOW · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say yowie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjaʊwi/ and the British form is /ˈjaʊwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.