How to pronounce mouthing
Say it like MOW-thing. Mouthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouthing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mouthing
American and British speakers say mouthing in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-thing.
What does mouthing mean?
- present participle and gerund of mouth How to pronounce mouth
- present participle and gerund of mouthe
- The act of forming a shape with the mouth.
- Ranting; passionate speech devoid of meaning.
Questions about saying mouthing
How do you pronounce mouthing?
Say MOW-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouthing?
Mouthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say mouthing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.