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