How to pronounce owling
Say it like OW-ling. Owling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of owling
American and British speakers say owling in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaʊlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-ling.
What does owling mean?
- Birding, specifically to catch owls.
- A small, juvenile, or baby owl; owlet.
Where does owling come from?
From owl + -ing. Smuggling of sheep is so called because it was done at night, when owls call.
Questions about saying owling
How do you pronounce owling?
Say OW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owling?
Owling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say owling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaʊlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.