How to pronounce scowling
Say it like SKOW-ling. Scowling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
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- SKOW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scowling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scowling
American and British speakers say scowling in essentially the same way: /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOW-ling.
What does scowling mean?
Words that rhyme with scowling
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Questions about saying scowling
How do you pronounce scowling?
Say SKOW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scowling?
Scowling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say scowling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.