How to pronounce bowhead
Say it like BOH-hed. Bowhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊhɛd/BOH-hed
UK British/ˈbəʊhɛd/BOH-hed
- BOH
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowhead 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.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bowhead
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-hed.
What does bowhead mean?
noun
- A large baleen whale, of species Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.
Where does bowhead come from?
From bow + head.
Questions about saying bowhead
How do you pronounce bowhead?
Say BOH-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowhead?
Bowhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · hed.
Is bowhead 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 /ˈbəʊhɛd/ (BOH-hed).