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Yes, the bow of a ship is pronounced the same as taking a bow. At least, it is in my accent. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bow https://www.dictionary.com/b
by goodcanadian 7y ago
Yes, the bow of a ship is pronounced the same as taking a bow. At least, it is in my accent.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bow https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bow agrees indicating IPA baʊ for both.
- bjoli 7y agoI should read the parent comment before replying. I just assumed they meant bow as in bow and arrow. The other example I did not know. "Read before you think before you write".