Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does narrowboat mean?
A barge used on the narrow canals of England.
Where does narrowboat come from?
From narrow + boat.

How to pronounce narrowboat

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “narrowboat”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “narrowboat”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “narrowboat” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.