How to pronounce powering
Say it like POW-uh-ring. Powering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powering 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.
- uhKeep 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 powering
American and British speakers say powering in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POW-uh-ring.
What does powering mean?
- present participle and gerund of power How to pronounce power
Words that rhyme with powering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of powering.
Questions about saying powering
How do you pronounce powering?
Say POW-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powering?
Powering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say powering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.