There are two ways to pronounce 'bow' depending on the context in which it is used. The pronunciation of bow as in to bow down is 'bau' and the pronunciation of bow as in bow and arrow is 'boh'.
A homophone for "bow" is "beau", which has the same pronunciation but different spelling and meaning.
pla-see-bow
"BOW-er" is the most common pronunciation for the surname "Bauer."
The correct pronunciation of hyperbole is "hi-PER-buh-lee."
Yes, "bow" and "bow" are homonyms. They are pronounced the same but have different meanings: "bow" can refer to a type of knot or bending at the waist as a sign of respect, while "bow" can refer to a type of weapon used for shooting arrows.
No, Polish is not a heteronym. Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations, such as "bow" (a knot) and "bow" (to bend at the waist). "Polish" has the same meaning regardless of its pronunciation.
Bow Actually, it depends upon how you use it. Usually, it would be the short "u" sound - as in tough, rough, bluff, etc. I've never seen it rhyme with "bow", which by the way has more than one pronunciation itself. Bow rhymes with how or it could rhyme with low.
Yes, the word "bow" is typically pronounced with a short O sound in American English, as in "boh." It can also be pronounced with a long O sound, as in "bo." The context of the word will determine the correct pronunciation.
One example is "lead," which can be pronounced as "led" (as in a metal) or "leed" (as in to guide). "Bow" is another example, with one pronunciation rhyming with "cow" and referring to a type of knot, and the other rhyming with "low" and referring to a weapon.
it is pronounced "chee". Bow-ka-chee-oh
Preferred pronunciation is "oh-BAY-sense", but also listed is "oh-BEE-sense". (giving deference to one in charge, as with royalty) or (a bow or curtsy)
Exactly as its spelled... Boba Fett. If you really want a detailed pronunciation, it sounds something like this... BOW, as in bow and arrow, BA, just like it's spelled, *space*, and the FETT, kinda like FEET, but more focused on the T's instead.