How to pronounce bowshot
Say it like BOH-shot. Bowshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊʃɑt/BOH-shot
UK British/ˈbəʊʃɒt/BOH-shot
- BOH
- shot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowshot 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.
- shotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bowshot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-shot.
What does bowshot mean?
noun
- The act of firing an arrow from a bow.
- The distance that the arrow of an average archer can effectively travel.
Where does bowshot come from?
From bow + shot.
Questions about saying bowshot
How do you pronounce bowshot?
Say BOH-shot. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowshot?
Bowshot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · shot.
Is bowshot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbəʊʃɒt/ (BOH-shot).