Dowry has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It used to be that a girl could only marry if she had a dowry. | |
| 2. | A beautiful face is half of the dowry. | |
| 3. | "Mary, who would have thought it would be 2021 and the entire United States is on carbohydrate lockdown by the Chinese authorities," said Tom. "When we were just married, Tom, I never told you about my secret dowry. This can of beans," said Mary. | |
| 4. | And Lia conceived again, and bore the sixth son. And said: God hath endowed me with a good dowry; this turn also my husband will be with me, because I have borne him six sons: and therefore she called his name Zabulon. | |
| 5. | Raise the dowry, and ask gifts, and I will gladly give what you shall demand: only give me this damsel to wife. | |
| 6. | In these villages, women are victims of many social evils such as harassment for dowry, divorce and bigamy. | |
| 7. | A good name is the best dowry. | |
| 8. | If there's a dowry, even a goat will serve as a bride. | |
| 9. | There's a large dowry and plenty of gold; only love is missing. |