To pronounce "bowhead", say BOWH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bowhead" has 2 syllables: bowh-ead.
noun
"Bowhead" has 2 syllables: bowh · ead.
Bowhead: A large whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.
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