How to pronounce cowering
Say it like KOW-uh-ring. Cowering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cowering
American and British speakers say cowering in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-uh-ring.
What does cowering mean?
- present participle and gerund of cower How to pronounce cower
Words that rhyme with cowering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cowering.
Questions about saying cowering
How do you pronounce cowering?
Say KOW-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowering?
Cowering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say cowering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.