How to pronounce towboat
Say it like TOH-boht. Towboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay 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 towboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-boht.
What does towboat mean?
- A tugboat.
- A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
- A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
Where does towboat come from?
From tow + boat.
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Words that rhyme with towboat
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Questions about saying towboat
How do you pronounce towboat?
Say TOH-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towboat?
Towboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · boht.
Is towboat 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 /ˈtəʊˌbəʊt/ (TOH-boht).