Como Pronunciar "dowry"
word
DOW-ree
DOW-ree
Definição
Money, property, or valuable gifts given by the bride's family to the groom, his family, or both, usually as part of a marriage arrangement.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˈdaʊɹi/
Inglês Britânico
/dˈaʊɹi/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DOW-ree
UK
DOW-ree
Ouça em Contexto
The family prepared a large dowry for their daughter's wedding.
In the past, a dowry was often expected in marriage negotiations.
A dowry can include money, land, or jewelry.
She refused to marry a man who demanded a dowry.