How to pronounce unbowsome
Say it like un-BOW-sum. Unbowsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOW).
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- un
- BOW
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbowsome 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.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbowsome
American and British speakers say unbowsome in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/ in the US and /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BOW-sum.
What does unbowsome mean?
- Unbending, not bending, not shifting.
- Uncompliant, disobedient, steadfast
Where does unbowsome come from?
Inherited from Northern Middle English unbowsom (non-Northern unbuxom); equivalent to un- + bowsome or buxom.
Questions about saying unbowsome
How do you pronounce unbowsome?
Say un-BOW-sum. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbowsome?
Unbowsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOW). Broken into parts: un · BOW · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say unbowsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/ and the British form is /ʌnˈbaʊsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.