How to Pronounce Dowsing

To pronounce "dowsing", say DOWS-ing — 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

DOWS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dowsing”

"dowsing" has 2 syllables: dows-ing. It rhymes with dousing and mousing, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dousing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dowsing mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

    “Douse the topsail!”

verb

  1. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

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Words that rhyme with dowsing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dousingmousingespousinggrousingspousingklausing

Related words

dousesoaksopdrenchsousedowser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dowsing"?▾

"Dowsing" has 2 syllables: dows · ing.

What does "dowsing" mean?▾

Dowsing: To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

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