How to pronounce hornblower
Say it like HORN-bloh-er. Hornblower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- bloh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornblower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- blohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hornblower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAWN-bloh-uh.
What does hornblower mean?
- Someone or something that blows a horn.
Where does hornblower come from?
From horn + blower, or from Old English hornblāwere.
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Questions about saying hornblower
How do you pronounce hornblower?
Say HORN-bloh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnˌbloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnˌbləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornblower?
Hornblower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · bloh · er.
Is hornblower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːnˌbləʊə/ (HAWN-bloh-uh).