How to pronounce bowpicker
Say it like BOW-pik-er. Bowpicker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW).
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- BOW
- pik
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowpicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bowpicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOW-pik-uh.
What does bowpicker mean?
- A gillnet boat that deploys the net from the bow of the boat.
Where does bowpicker come from?
From bow + picker.
Questions about saying bowpicker
How do you pronounce bowpicker?
Say BOW-pik-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊˌpɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊˌpɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowpicker?
Bowpicker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW). Broken into parts: BOW · pik · er.
Is bowpicker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbaʊˌpɪkə/ (BOW-pik-uh).