How to pronounce blowgun
Say it like BLOH-guhn. Blowgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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US American/ˈbloʊˌɡʌn/BLOH-guhn
UK British/ˈbləʊˌɡʌn/BLOH-guhn
- BLOH
- guhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowgun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- guhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of blowgun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-guhn.
What does blowgun mean?
noun
- A hollow tube through which a dart or similar missile may be blown.
Where does blowgun come from?
From blow + gun.
Questions about saying blowgun
How do you pronounce blowgun?
Say BLOH-guhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowgun?
Blowgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · guhn.
Is blowgun 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 /ˈbləʊˌɡʌn/ (BLOH-guhn).