How to pronounce bowleg
Say it like BOH-leg. Bowleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlɛɡ/BOH-leg
UK British/ˈbəʊlɛɡ/BOH-leg
- BOH
- leg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowleg 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.
- legKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bowleg
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-leg.
What does bowleg mean?
noun
- A leg that curves outward at the knee.
Where does bowleg come from?
From bow + leg.
Questions about saying bowleg
How do you pronounce bowleg?
Say BOH-leg. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowleg?
Bowleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · leg.
Is bowleg 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 /ˈbəʊlɛɡ/ (BOH-leg).