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