How to pronounce bilboes
Say it like BIL-bohz. Bilboes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilboes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bilboes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BIL-bohz.
What does bilboes mean?
- An iron bar placed around the ankles of prisoners, and having sliding shackles.
Where does bilboes come from?
Unknown. Purported to have been invented in Bilbao, Spain, yet the device's name predates the Spanish Armada that supposedly imported it.
Questions about saying bilboes
How do you pronounce bilboes?
Say BIL-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilboes?
Bilboes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · bohz.
Is bilboes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɪlbəʊz/ (BIL-bohz).