How to pronounce bowie
Say it like BOH-ee. Bowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bowie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ee.
What does bowie mean?
- A Bowie knife.
Words that rhyme with bowie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bowie.
Questions about saying bowie
How do you pronounce bowie?
Say BOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊi/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowie?
Bowie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ee.
Is bowie 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 /ˈbəʊi/ (BOH-ee).