How to pronounce chowning
Say it like CHOW-ning. Chowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOW).
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- CHOW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chowning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOWSay 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 chowning
American and British speakers say chowning in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHOW-ning.
What does chowning mean?
- present participle and gerund of chown
Words that rhyme with chowning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chowning.
Questions about saying chowning
How do you pronounce chowning?
Say CHOW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chowning?
Chowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOW). Broken into parts: CHOW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say chowning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaʊnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.