How to Pronounce Dowries

To pronounce "dowries", say DOWR-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

DOWR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “dowries”

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

What does dowries mean?

noun

  1. Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  2. Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family: bride price.

Antonyms

bride pricedower

Words that rhyme with dowries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cowriesmaoris

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dowries"?▾

"Dowries" has 2 syllables: dowr · ies.

What does "dowries" mean?▾

Dowries: Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

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