How to pronounce bowman
Say it like BOH-mun. Bowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bowman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-mun.
What does bowman mean?
- A man who uses a bow; an archer.
- The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.
Where does bowman come from?
From Middle English boweman, bouman, boughman, equivalent to bow + -man.
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Words that rhyme with bowman
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Questions about saying bowman
How do you pronounce bowman?
Say BOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowman?
Bowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · mun.
Is bowman 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 /ˈbəʊmən/ (BOH-mun).