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