How to Pronounce Dowdy

To pronounce "dowdy", say DOWDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdaʊdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdaʊdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dowdy”

"dowdy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cloudy and rowdy, if that helps it stick.

What does dowdy mean?

noun

  1. A plain or shabby person

adjective

  1. Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
  2. Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.

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Words that rhyme with dowdy

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cloudyrowdycrowdyshroudycrowdieaudibroudy

Related words

frumpishfrumpyunfashionablestylelessunstylishpandowdytackydowdified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dowdy"?▾

"Dowdy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dowdy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dowdy" is /ˈdaʊdi/.

What does "dowdy" mean?▾

Dowdy: A plain or shabby person

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