How to pronounce browning
Say it like BROW-ning. Browning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Browning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of browning
American and British speakers say browning in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROW-ning.
What does browning mean?
- The act or operation of giving a brown color, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
- Any of various preparations used to impart a brown color to gravy, leather, etc.
- A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
- present participle and gerund of brown How to pronounce brown
Words that rhyme with browning
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Questions about saying browning
How do you pronounce browning?
Say BROW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in browning?
Browning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say browning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.