How to pronounce bowsman
Say it like BOWZ-mun. Bowsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWZ).
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- BOWZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bowsman
American and British speakers say bowsman in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊzmən/ in the US and /ˈbaʊzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWZ-mun.
What does bowsman mean?
- A sailor who works in the bow of a vessel.
- An archer.
Where does bowsman come from?
From bow (“front of vessel”) + -s- + man.
Questions about saying bowsman
How do you pronounce bowsman?
Say BOWZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊzmən/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowsman?
Bowsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWZ). Broken into parts: BOWZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say bowsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊzmən/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.