How to pronounce pouting
Say it like POW-ting. Pouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pouting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POW-ting.
What does pouting mean?
- present participle and gerund of pout How to pronounce pout
- An expression or motion that pouts; a pout.
- A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.
Where does pouting come from?
From pout + -ing.
Words that rhyme with pouting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pouting.
Questions about saying pouting
How do you pronounce pouting?
Say POW-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouting?
Pouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · ting.
Is pouting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ (POW-ting).