How to pronounce rowing
Say it like ROH-ing. Rowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈroʊɪŋ/ROH-ing
UK British/ˈrəʊɪŋ/ROH-ing
- ROH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ing.
What does rowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”) How to pronounce row
- The action of the verb to row.
- The action of propelling a boat with oars.
- The rowing of boats as a competitive sport.
- present participle and gerund of row (“to argue noisily”) How to pronounce row
Where does rowing come from?
By surface analysis, row + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sculling
- row
Words that rhyme with rowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rowing.
Questions about saying rowing
How do you pronounce rowing?
Say ROH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowing?
Rowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ing.
Is rowing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊɪŋ/ (ROH-ing).