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