How to pronounce bowmanship
Say it like BOH-mun-ship. Bowmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowmanship 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.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bowmanship
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-mun-ship.
What does bowmanship mean?
- A mastery of archery.
Where does bowmanship come from?
From bowman + -ship.
Words that rhyme with bowmanship
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bowmanship.
Questions about saying bowmanship
How do you pronounce bowmanship?
Say BOH-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊmənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊmənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowmanship?
Bowmanship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · mun · ship.
Is bowmanship 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 /ˈbəʊmənʃɪp/ (BOH-mun-ship).