How to pronounce unbow
Say it like un-BOH. Unbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- un
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-BOH.
What does unbow mean?
- To unbend (something).
Where does unbow come from?
From un- + bow.
Words that rhyme with unbow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbow.
Questions about saying unbow
How do you pronounce unbow?
Say un-BOH. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈboʊ/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbow?
Unbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: un · BOH.
Is unbow 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 /ʌnˈbəʊ/ (un-BOH).