Como Pronunciar "dowries"

word

ˈdaʊɹi

DAU-reez

dˈaʊɹɪz

DAU-reez

Definição

Property, money, or valuable gifts that a bride's family gives to the groom or his family at the time of marriage. In some cultures, it is an important marriage tradition.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdaʊɹi

Inglês Britânico

dˈaʊɹɪz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

DAU-reez

Ouça em Contexto

In some cultures, families give dowries at marriage.

Old laws talked about dowries as part of marriage agreements.

Some countries have banned dowries to prevent abuse.

She explained how dowries were a big part of her grandmother's marriage story.