How to pronounce greatbow
Say it like GRAYT-boh. Greatbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT).
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- GRAYT
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greatbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of greatbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRAYT-boh.
What does greatbow mean?
- A giant bow; a longbow.
Where does greatbow come from?
From great + bow.
Questions about saying greatbow
How do you pronounce greatbow?
Say GRAYT-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greatbow?
Greatbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT). Broken into parts: GRAYT · boh.
Is greatbow 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 /ˈɡreɪtbəʊ/ (GRAYT-boh).