How to pronounce longbow
Say it like LAWNG-boh. Longbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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US American/ˈlɔŋˌboʊ/LAWNG-boh
UK British/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/LONG-boh
- LAWNG
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of longbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LONG-boh.
What does longbow mean?
noun
- A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.
Where does longbow come from?
From long + bow.
Questions about saying longbow
How do you pronounce longbow?
Say LAWNG-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longbow?
Longbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · boh.
Is longbow 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 /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ (LONG-boh).