How to pronounce bowwoman
Say it like BOH-wuh-mun. Bowwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- wuh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowwoman 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.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bowwoman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-wuh-mun.
What does bowwoman mean?
- A female archer.
Where does bowwoman come from?
From bow + woman.
Questions about saying bowwoman
How do you pronounce bowwoman?
Say BOH-wuh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowwoman?
Bowwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · wuh · mun.
Is bowwoman 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 /ˈbəʊwʊmən/ (BOH-wuh-mun).