How to pronounce bowsed
Say it like BOWZD. Bowsed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOWZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowsed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bowsed
American and British speakers say bowsed in essentially the same way: /baʊzd/ in the US and /baʊzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWZD.
What does bowsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of bowse How to pronounce bowse
Words that rhyme with bowsed
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Questions about saying bowsed
How do you pronounce bowsed?
Say BOWZD. The American pronunciation is /baʊzd/. In British English it is /baʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowsed?
Bowsed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOWZD.
Do Americans and Brits say bowsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊzd/ and the British form is /baʊzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.