How to pronounce bowstave
Say it like BOH-stayv. Bowstave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊsteɪv/BOH-stayv
UK British/ˈbəʊsteɪv/BOH-stayv
- BOH
- stayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowstave 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.
- stayvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bowstave
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-stayv.
What does bowstave mean?
noun
- The stave of a bow, to which the string is attached.
Where does bowstave come from?
From bow + stave.
Questions about saying bowstave
How do you pronounce bowstave?
Say BOH-stayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊsteɪv/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊsteɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowstave?
Bowstave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · stayv.
Is bowstave 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 /ˈbəʊsteɪv/ (BOH-stayv).