How to pronounce hoeing
Say it like HOH-ing. Hoeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay 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 hoeing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ing.
What does hoeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hoe
- present participle and gerund of ho
- The act of digging, weeding, etc. with a hoe.“The field required frequent hoeings.”
Words that rhyme with hoeing
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Questions about saying hoeing
How do you pronounce hoeing?
Say HOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoeing?
Hoeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ing.
Is hoeing 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 /ˈhəʊɪŋ/ (HOH-ing).