How to pronounce awing
Say it like uh-WING. Awing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WING).
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- uh
- WING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of awing
American and British speakers say awing in essentially the same way: /əˈwɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈwɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-WING.
What does awing mean?
Where does awing come from?
From a- + wing.
Words that rhyme with awing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awing.
Questions about saying awing
How do you pronounce awing?
Say uh-WING. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awing?
Awing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WING). Broken into parts: uh · WING.
Do Americans and Brits say awing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈwɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈwɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.