How to pronounce bowmaking
Say it like BOH-may-king. Bowmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowmaking 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.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bowmaking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-may-king.
What does bowmaking mean?
- The manufacture of bows for archery.
- The manufacture of bows for musical instruments.
Where does bowmaking come from?
From bow + making.
Questions about saying bowmaking
How do you pronounce bowmaking?
Say BOH-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowmaking?
Bowmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · may · king.
Is bowmaking 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 /ˈbəʊmeɪkɪŋ/ (BOH-may-king).