How to pronounce slowing
Say it like SLOH-ing. Slowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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- SLOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay 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 slowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-ing.
What does slowing mean?
- a decrease in rate of change“the deceleration of the arms race”
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Words that rhyme with slowing
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Questions about saying slowing
How do you pronounce slowing?
Say SLOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowing?
Slowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · ing.
Is slowing 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 /ˈsləʊɪŋ/ (SLOH-ing).