How to pronounce sewing
Say it like SOH-ing. Sewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sewing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay 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 sewing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-ing.
What does sewing mean?
- joining or attaching by stitches
- needlework on which you are working with needle and thread“she put her sewing back in the basket”
Where does sewing come from?
From sew + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with sewing
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Questions about saying sewing
How do you pronounce sewing?
Say SOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sewing?
Sewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · ing.
Is sewing 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 /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ (SOH-ing).