How to Pronounce Dowers

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

DOW-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “dowers”

"dowers" has 2 syllables: dow-ers. It rhymes with hours and wildflowers, if that helps it stick.

What does dowers mean?

noun

  1. The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
  2. Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.

verb

  1. To give a dower or dowry.
  2. To endow.

Antonyms

curtesy

Words that rhyme with dowers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hourswildflowersourssours

Related words

endowdowrydoweryteheeshipletcolliflowervalurespale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dowers"?▾

"Dowers" has 2 syllables: dow · ers.

What does "dowers" mean?▾

Dowers: The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.

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