How to pronounce Rowie

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈrʌui/. In plain English letters that is ROW-ee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Rowie?

Rowie is a bread or pastry of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Rowie comes from

Rowie is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Scotland.

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• Arbroath smokie · Main dish · Scotland

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Food of the United Kingdom

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