How to Pronounce “selfbow” in English
/ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/
SEL·fbow
Stress: sel
Accent:
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Syllablessel·fbow
What does “selfbow” mean?
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NOUN
- A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).
Example sentences
- “With reſpect to a bow being made round, we muſt recollect, that [Roger] Aſcham ſpeaks of a ſelf'''-bow; which, it ſeems, was made round as well as the back as in the belly: but back'd-bows have almoſt always a flat back, to prevent their caſting.”
How to pronounce “selfbow”
- Syllables:
- sel · fbow
- Stress:
- sel — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /sel/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “selfbow”?
“selfbow” is pronounced /ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/ (sel · fbow). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “selfbow”?
“selfbow” has 2 syllables: sel · fbow.
Where is the stress in “selfbow”?
The primary stress in “selfbow” is on “SEL”.
What does “selfbow” mean?
A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).