Dowanhowee is a peculiar word with an unconventional spelling. The correct pronunciation of the word is /ˈdaʊənhɒwiː/. The first syllable, "dow," is pronounced like the word "dough." The second syllable, "an," is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like the word "cane." The third syllable, "ho," is pronounced like the word "hoe." The fourth syllable, "wee," is pronounced with a long "e" sound, like the word "be." While the spelling of Dowanhowee may seem confusing, knowing the IPA phonetic transcription can make it easier to pronounce correctly.