How to pronounce bowlike
Say it like BOH-lyke. Bowlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlaɪk/BOH-lyke
UK British/ˈbəʊlaɪk/BOH-lyke
- BOH
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowlike 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.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bowlike
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lyke.
What does bowlike mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a bow (bent frame for firing arrows).
Where does bowlike come from?
From bow + -like.
Questions about saying bowlike
How do you pronounce bowlike?
Say BOH-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowlike?
Bowlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lyke.
Is bowlike 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 /ˈbəʊlaɪk/ (BOH-lyke).