How to Pronounce Cowries

To pronounce "cowries", say COWR-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

COWR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “cowries”

"cowries" has 2 syllables: cowr-ies. It rhymes with dowries and maoris, if that helps it stick.

What does cowries mean?

noun

  1. A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
  2. (by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.

Synonyms

money cowriewampum

Words that rhyme with cowries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dowriesmaoris

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cowries"?▾

"Cowries" has 2 syllables: cowr · ies.

What does "cowries" mean?▾

Cowries: A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.

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