How to pronounce souring
Say it like SOW-uh-ring. Souring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW).
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- SOW
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWSay 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 souring
American and British speakers say souring in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOW-uh-ring.
What does souring mean?
- present participle and gerund of sour How to pronounce sour
- The process by which something is made, or becomes, sour; acidification.
- The process by which fabric is soured, washing out the lime by means of acid.
- Any sour apple
Words that rhyme with souring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souring.
Questions about saying souring
How do you pronounce souring?
Say SOW-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souring?
Souring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW). Broken into parts: SOW · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say souring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.