How to pronounce bowknot
Say it like BOH-not. Bowknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊnɑt/BOH-not
UK British/ˈbəʊnɒt/BOH-not
- BOH
- not
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowknot 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.
- notKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bowknot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-not.
What does bowknot mean?
noun
- A knot that has two loops and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces.
Where does bowknot come from?
From bow + knot.
Questions about saying bowknot
How do you pronounce bowknot?
Say BOH-not. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnɑt/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowknot?
Bowknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · not.
Is bowknot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbəʊnɒt/ (BOH-not).