How to pronounce plowing
Say it like PLOW-ing. Plowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOWSay 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 plowing
American and British speakers say plowing in essentially the same way: /ˈplaʊɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplaʊɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOW-ing.
What does plowing mean?
- Riding with neither foot leading, with the stick perpendicular to the fall line; not goofy nor regular.
- Ploughing.
- Alternative form of ploughing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ploughing
Questions about saying plowing
How do you pronounce plowing?
Say PLOW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plowing?
Plowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say plowing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaʊɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplaʊɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.