How to pronounce shortbow
Say it like SHORT-boh. Shortbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shortbow
- 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: SHAWT-boh.
What does shortbow mean?
- A small bow that has a strong tension, and is usually about a meter tall.
Where does shortbow come from?
From short + bow.
Questions about saying shortbow
How do you pronounce shortbow?
Say SHORT-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortbow?
Shortbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · boh.
Is shortbow 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 /ˈʃɔːtbəʊ/ (SHAWT-boh).