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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

upbow

/ˈʌpboʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
up-bow
IPA
/ˈʌpboʊ/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog.

verb

To bend or arc upwards.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From up + bow.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈʌpboʊ/
  • British English: /ˈʌpbəʊ/

Inflected Forms

upbows (plural) upbows (present, singular) upbowing (participle, present) upbowed (participle, past) upbowed (past)

Rhymes With

to so do no so-so know go show though as though oh ago

Questions

How do you pronounce upbow?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʌpboʊ/.
What does upbow mean?
A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog.
Where does upbow come from?
From up + bow.

How to pronounce upbow

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