How to pronounce bowline
Say it like BOH-lin. Bowline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlɪn/BOH-lin
UK British/ˈbəʊlɪn/BOH-lin
- BOH
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowline 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.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bowline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lin.
What does bowline mean?
noun
- A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails.
- A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.
Where does bowline come from?
From Middle English bouline, bawelyne.
Questions about saying bowline
How do you pronounce bowline?
Say BOH-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowline?
Bowline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lin.
Is bowline 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 /ˈbəʊlɪn/ (BOH-lin).