How to pronounce oxbow
Say it like OKS-boh. Oxbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS).
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US American/ˈɑksˌboʊ/OKS-boh
UK British/ˈɒksbəʊ/OKS-boh
- OKS
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oxbow
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OKS-boh.
What does oxbow mean?
noun
- A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts of which are fastened to its yoke.
- A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop.
Where does oxbow come from?
From ox + bow.
Questions about saying oxbow
How do you pronounce oxbow?
Say OKS-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɒksbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxbow?
Oxbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS). Broken into parts: OKS · boh.
Is oxbow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒksbəʊ/ (OKS-boh).