How to pronounce bowstring
Say it like BOH-string. Bowstring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bowstring. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOH
- string
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowstring 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.
- stringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bowstring
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-string.
What does bowstring mean?
- The string of an archer's bow.
- To strangle with a bowstring.
Where does bowstring come from?
From bow + string.
Questions about saying bowstring
How do you pronounce bowstring?
Say BOH-string. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊstrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊstrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowstring?
Bowstring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · string.
Is bowstring 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 /ˈbəʊstrɪŋ/ (BOH-string).