How to Pronounce Dowses

To pronounce "dowses", say DOWS-es — 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

DOWS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “dowses”

"dowses" has 2 syllables: dows-es. It rhymes with rouses and arouses, if that helps it stick.

What does dowses mean?

noun

  1. A sudden plunging into water.

verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.

noun

  1. A blow or stroke, especially to the face.

Words that rhyme with dowses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousesarousesespousesstorehouseslighthousesbrowsesgreenhousesbowses

Related words

dousesoaksopdrenchsousesopsdousingdowser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dowses"?▾

"Dowses" has 2 syllables: dows · es.

What does "dowses" mean?▾

Dowses: A sudden plunging into water.

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