How to Pronounce Showy

To pronounce "showy", say SHOWY — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃəʊ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈʃəʊ.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “showy”

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

What does showy mean?

adjective

  1. (sometimes derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye

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Words that rhyme with showy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joeystroyfrowysnowybowiezoelowydoughyblowyfroweylowey

Related words

flamboyantflashyostentatiousgaudysportypretentiousfancytheatrical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "showy"?▾

"Showy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "showy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "showy" is /ˈʃəʊ.i/.

What does "showy" mean?▾

Showy: (sometimes derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye

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