How to pronounce upbow
Say it like UHP-boh. Upbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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US American/ˈʌpboʊ/UHP-boh
UK British/ˈʌpbəʊ/UHP-boh
- UHP
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of upbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHP-boh.
What does upbow mean?
noun
- A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog.
- To bend or arc upwards.
Where does upbow come from?
From up + bow.
Questions about saying upbow
How do you pronounce upbow?
Say UHP-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʌpbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upbow?
Upbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · boh.
Is upbow 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 /ˈʌpbəʊ/ (UHP-boh).