How to pronounce powdering
Say it like POW-duh-ring. Powdering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powdering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of powdering
American and British speakers say powdering in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POW-duh-ring.
What does powdering mean?
- An application or patch of powder.
- A black tuft of ermine fur on the white of a robe of state.
- present participle and gerund of powder How to pronounce powder
Where does powdering come from?
From powder + -ing.
Questions about saying powdering
How do you pronounce powdering?
Say POW-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powdering?
Powdering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say powdering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.