How to pronounce mellowing
Say it like MEL-oh-ing. Mellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɛloʊɪŋ/MEL-oh-ing
UK British/ˈmɛləʊɪŋ/MEL-oh-ing
- MEL
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 mellowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-oh-ing.
What does mellowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of mellow How to pronounce mellow
- The process of making or becoming mellow.
Words that rhyme with mellowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mellowing.
Questions about saying mellowing
How do you pronounce mellowing?
Say MEL-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellowing?
Mellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · oh · ing.
Is mellowing 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 /ˈmɛləʊɪŋ/ (MEL-oh-ing).