How to pronounce downbow
Say it like DOWN-boh. Downbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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US American/ˈdaʊnboʊ/DOWN-boh
UK British/ˈdaʊnbəʊ/DOWN-boh
- DOWN
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of downbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOWN-boh.
What does downbow mean?
noun
- A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow downward or to the right across the instrument, moving its point of contact from the frog toward the tip of the bow.
- To curve or arc downwards.
Where does downbow come from?
From down + bow.
Questions about saying downbow
How do you pronounce downbow?
Say DOWN-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downbow?
Downbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · boh.
Is downbow 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 /ˈdaʊnbəʊ/ (DOWN-boh).