How to pronounce bowed
Say it like BOWD. Bowed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bowed
American and British speakers say bowed in essentially the same way: /baʊd/ in the US and /bəʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOHD.
Other ways to say bowed
Bowed also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BOHD /boʊd/
What does bowed mean?
- simple past and past participle of bow How to pronounce bow
- simple past and past participle of bow How to pronounce bow
- Having a bow (rod for playing stringed instruments).
- Having been played by a bow (rod for playing stringed instruments).
- Equipped with a bow (weapon).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with bowed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bowed.
Questions about saying bowed
How do you pronounce bowed?
Say BOWD. The American pronunciation is /baʊd/. In British English it is /bəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowed?
Bowed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say bowed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊd/ and the British form is /bəʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.