How to Pronounce Oxbow

To pronounce "oxbow", say OXB-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒksbəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɒksbəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oxbow”

"oxbow" has 2 syllables: oxb-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does oxbow mean?

noun

  1. A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke
  2. A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop

Words that rhyme with oxbow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

yokesoleoarlockhorsecollarcollarsaddlebowcangueoutrigger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oxbow"?▾

"Oxbow" has 2 syllables: oxb · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "oxbow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oxbow" is /ˈɒksbəʊ/.

What does "oxbow" mean?▾

Oxbow: A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke

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