How to pronounce hollowing
Say it like HOL-oh-ing. Hollowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. 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 hollowing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOL-oh-ing.
What does hollowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hollow How to pronounce hollow
- The process by which something becomes hollowed, or the result of that process.
- present participle and gerund of hollow How to pronounce hollow
Words that rhyme with hollowing
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Questions about saying hollowing
How do you pronounce hollowing?
Say HOL-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollowing?
Hollowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · oh · ing.
Is hollowing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/ (HOL-oh-ing).