How to pronounce crowing
Say it like KROH-ing. Crowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay 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 crowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-ing.
What does crowing mean?
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Questions about saying crowing
How do you pronounce crowing?
Say KROH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crowing?
Crowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · ing.
Is crowing 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 /ˈkrəʊɪŋ/ (KROH-ing).