How to pronounce mowing
Say it like MOW-ing. Mowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mowing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mowing
American and British speakers say mowing in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaʊɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-ing.
What does mowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of mow How to pronounce mow
- The activity by which something is mown.
- Land from which grass is cut.
- The grass clippings resulting from mowing.
Where does mowing come from?
From Middle English mowynge; equivalent to mow + -ing.
Words that rhyme with mowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mowing.
Questions about saying mowing
How do you pronounce mowing?
Say MOW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mowing?
Mowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mowing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.