How to pronounce rowboat
Say it like ROH-boht. Rowboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rowboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-boht.
What does rowboat mean?
- A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).
- To row a boat of this kind.
Where does rowboat come from?
From row + boat.
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Words that rhyme with rowboat
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Questions about saying rowboat
How do you pronounce rowboat?
Say ROH-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowboat?
Rowboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · boht.
Is rowboat 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 /ˈrəʊˌbəʊt/ (ROH-boht).