How to pronounce showboat
Say it like SHOH-boht. Showboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay 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 showboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-boht.
What does showboat mean?
- A river steamboat having a resident theater.
- A person, often an athlete or performer, who behaves in an ostentatious, flashy manner to attract attention or admiration; a showoff.
- To show off.
Where does showboat come from?
From show + boat.
Words that rhyme with showboat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of showboat.
Questions about saying showboat
How do you pronounce showboat?
Say SHOH-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showboat?
Showboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · boht.
Is showboat 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 /ˈʃəʊˌbəʊt/ (SHOH-boht).