How to Pronounce Bowed

To pronounce "bowed", say BOW-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /baʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/baʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bowed”

"bowed" has 2 syllables: bow-ed. It rhymes with shroud and proud, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bode — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bowed mean?

verb

  1. To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.

    “The musician bowed his violin expertly.”

  2. To become bent or curved.

    “The shelf bowed under the weight of the books.”

verb

  1. To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

    “That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason.”

  2. To debut.

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Words that rhyme with bowed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudproudgoadabodeenshroudendowedloadcowedbestowedmodecrowdavowed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bowed"?▾

"Bowed" has 2 syllables: bow · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bowed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bowed" is /baʊd/.

What does "bowed" mean?▾

Bowed: To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.

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