How to Pronounce Townie

To pronounce "townie", say TOWN-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtaʊni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “townie”

"townie" has 2 syllables: town-ie. It rhymes with downy and frowny, if that helps it stick.

What does townie mean?

noun

  1. A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.
  2. A person born and raised in an area of Massachusetts who is proud of his or her Irish-American community, culture, and heritage.

Antonyms

cocky

Words that rhyme with townie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

downyfrownytownytowneedowniecountybrownybrownieclowney

Related words

townygowniesmall-townertownersuburbanitesnobdowntownersophister

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "townie"?▾

"Townie" has 2 syllables: town · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "townie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "townie" is /ˈtaʊni/.

What does "townie" mean?▾

Townie: A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.

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