How to Pronounce Rowdy

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

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Letters

/ˈɹaʊdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rowdy”

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

What does rowdy mean?

noun

  1. A boisterous person; a brawler.

adjective

  1. Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous.

Synonyms

brawlerruffiandisorderlyunruly

Words that rhyme with rowdy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dowdycloudycrowdyshroudycrowdieaudibroudy

Related words

raucousbullyroughneckruffianyobodisorderlyyobbohooligan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rowdy"?▾

"Rowdy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rowdy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rowdy" is /ˈɹaʊdi/.

What does "rowdy" mean?▾

Rowdy: A boisterous person; a brawler.

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