How to pronounce pouring
Say it like POR-ing. Pouring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pouring
American and British speakers say pouring in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAW-ring.
What does pouring mean?
- flowing profusely“a gushing hydrant”“pouring flood waters”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pouring
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Questions about saying pouring
How do you pronounce pouring?
Say POR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouring?
Pouring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pouring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.