How to pronounce elbowing
Say it like EL-boh-ing. Elbowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/EL-boh-ing
UK British/ˈɛlˌbəʊɪŋ/EL-boh-ing
- EL
- boh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elbowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohGive this part a little weight. 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 elbowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EL-boh-ing.
What does elbowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of elbow How to pronounce elbow
- A nudge or jostle with the elbow.
Questions about saying elbowing
How do you pronounce elbowing?
Say EL-boh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛlˌbəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elbowing?
Elbowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · boh · ing.
Is elbowing 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 /ˈɛlˌbəʊɪŋ/ (EL-boh-ing).