How to pronounce sowing
Say it like SOH-ing. Sowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sowing 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 sowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-ing.
What does sowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of sow How to pronounce sow
- The act or process by which something is sown.“annual sowings of wheat”
Words that rhyme with sowing
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Words that sound like sowing
Questions about saying sowing
How do you pronounce sowing?
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 sowing?
Sowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · ing.
Is sowing 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).
What words sound the same as sowing?
Sowing sounds the same as sewing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.