How to pronounce elbowed
Say it like EL-bohd. Elbowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛlboʊd/EL-bohd
UK British/ˈɛlbəʊd/EL-bohd
- EL
- bohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elbowed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of elbowed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EL-bohd.
What does elbowed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of elbow How to pronounce elbow
- Having bends or corners.
- Having some specific type of elbow.
- Sharp-elbowed: pushy, having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.
Questions about saying elbowed
How do you pronounce elbowed?
Say EL-bohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlboʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɛlbəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elbowed?
Elbowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · bohd.
Is elbowed 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 /ˈɛlbəʊd/ (EL-bohd).