How to pronounce unbowed
Say it like un-BOHD. Unbowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHD).
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- un
- BOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbowed 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unbowed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-BOHD.
Other ways to say unbowed
Unbowed also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- un-BOWD /ənˈbaʊd/
What does unbowed mean?
- Not bowed; erect or upright.
- Not subdued or deterred.
- simple past and past participle of unbow How to pronounce unbow
Where does unbowed come from?
From un- + bowed.
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Words that rhyme with unbowed
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Questions about saying unbowed
How do you pronounce unbowed?
Say un-BOHD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈboʊd/. In British English it is /ənˈbəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbowed?
Unbowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHD). Broken into parts: un · BOHD.
Is unbowed 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 /ənˈbəʊd/ (un-BOHD).