How to pronounce selfbow
Say it like SELF-boh. Selfbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF).
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- SELF
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of selfbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SELF-boh.
What does selfbow mean?
- A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).
Where does selfbow come from?
From self (“having its own or a single nature or character throughout without addition or change, unmixed; (archery) of a bow: made from a single piece of wood”, adjective) + bow.
Questions about saying selfbow
How do you pronounce selfbow?
Say SELF-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfbow?
Selfbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF). Broken into parts: SELF · boh.
Is selfbow 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 /ˈsɛlfbəʊ/ (SELF-boh).