How to pronounce dembow
Say it like dem-BOH. Dembow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- dem
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dembow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dembow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dem-BOH.
What does dembow mean?
- A genre of Caribbean popular music or musical rhythm.
Where does dembow come from?
After Dem Bow (1990), a song performed by Shabba Ranks.
Words that rhyme with dembow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dembow.
Questions about saying dembow
How do you pronounce dembow?
Say dem-BOH. The American pronunciation is /dɛmˈboʊ/. In British English it is /dɛmˈbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dembow?
Dembow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: dem · BOH.
Is dembow 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 /dɛmˈbəʊ/ (dem-BOH).