To pronounce "bowman", say BOWM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bowman
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/ˈbəʊmən/
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"bowman" has 2 syllables: bowm-an. It rhymes with omen and abdomen, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: boman, bohman — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bowman" has 2 syllables: bowm · an.
The IPA transcription of "bowman" is /ˈbəʊmən/.
Bowman: A man who uses a bow; an archer.
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