How to pronounce bowfin
Say it like BOH-fin. Bowfin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊfɪn/BOH-fin
UK British/ˈbəʊfɪn/BOH-fin
- BOH
- fin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowfin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bowfin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-fin.
What does bowfin mean?
noun
- especially, a ruddy bowfin (Amia calva).
- an eyespot bowfin (Amia ocellicauda).
Where does bowfin come from?
From bow + fin.
Questions about saying bowfin
How do you pronounce bowfin?
Say BOH-fin. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowfin?
Bowfin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · fin.
Is bowfin 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 /ˈbəʊfɪn/ (BOH-fin).