The word "lowy" is spelled with four letters, and it's pronounced as /ˈlɒwi/. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that its first sound is /l/, followed by the vowel sound /ɒ/, which is similar to the "o" in "hot." The final two letters of "lowy" form the diphthong /wi/, which sounds like the "i" in "wise." "Lowy" is a fairly uncommon word that means "pertaining to a certain type of medieval lordship in Poland." Its spelling and pronunciation are unique and distinctive.