How to pronounce bowing
Say it like BOH-ing. Bowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. 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 bowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ing.
Other ways to say bowing
Bowing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BOW-ing /ˈbaʊɪŋ/
What does bowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bow (all senses) How to pronounce bow
- The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.“The courtier had practiced his bowing.”
- A bending.“The heavy books caused a bowing in the shelf.”
- A technique for using the bow on a string instrument such as a violin.
Words that rhyme with bowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bowing.
Questions about saying bowing
How do you pronounce bowing?
Say BOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bowing?
Bowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ing.
Is bowing 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 /ˈbəʊɪŋ/ (BOH-ing).