How to pronounce bellowing
Say it like BEL-oh-ing. Bellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bellowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEL-oh-ing.
What does bellowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bellow How to pronounce bellow
- The sound produced when someone or something bellows
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Questions about saying bellowing
How do you pronounce bellowing?
Say BEL-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellowing?
Bellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · oh · ing.
Is bellowing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛləʊɪŋ/ (BEL-oh-ing).