How to pronounce gowning
Say it like GOW-ning. Gowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gowning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay 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 gowning
American and British speakers say gowning in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-ning.
What does gowning mean?
- present participle and gerund of gown How to pronounce gown
Words that rhyme with gowning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gowning.
Questions about saying gowning
How do you pronounce gowning?
Say GOW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gowning?
Gowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say gowning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.