How to pronounce lowing
Say it like LOH-ing. Lowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay 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 lowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-ing.
What does lowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of low How to pronounce low“The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes.”
- The sound of something that lows.
Words that rhyme with lowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lowing.
Questions about saying lowing
How do you pronounce lowing?
Say LOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowing?
Lowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ing.
Is lowing 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 /ˈləʊɪŋ/ (LOH-ing).