How to pronounce farrowing
Say it like FAR-oh-ing. Farrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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US American/ˈfæˌroʊɪŋ/FAR-oh-ing
UK British/ˈfæˌrəʊɪŋ/FAR-oh-ing
- FAR
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farrowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive 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 farrowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAR-oh-ing.
What does farrowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of farrow How to pronounce farrow
- Producing a litter of piglets.
- The act of producing a litter of pigs.
Questions about saying farrowing
How do you pronounce farrowing?
Say FAR-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæˌroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfæˌrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farrowing?
Farrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · oh · ing.
Is farrowing 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 /ˈfæˌrəʊɪŋ/ (FAR-oh-ing).