How to pronounce flowing
Say it like FLOH-ing. Flowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH).
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- FLOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOHSay 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 flowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLOH-ing.
What does flowing mean?
- the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
- designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow“a streamlined convertible”
Where does flowing come from?
From Middle English flowyng; equivalent to flow + -ing.
Words that rhyme with flowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flowing.
Questions about saying flowing
How do you pronounce flowing?
Say FLOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flowing?
Flowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH). Broken into parts: FLOH · ing.
Is flowing 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 /ˈfləʊɪŋ/ (FLOH-ing).