How to pronounce stowing
Say it like STOH-wing. Stowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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US American/ˈstoʊwɪŋ/STOH-wing
UK British/ˈstəʊwɪŋ/STOH-wing
- STOH
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-wing.
What does stowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of stow How to pronounce stow
- A method of working in which the waste is packed into the space formed by excavating the vein.
- The act by which something is stowed; stowage.
Questions about saying stowing
How do you pronounce stowing?
Say STOH-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stowing?
Stowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · wing.
Is stowing 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 /ˈstəʊwɪŋ/ (STOH-wing).