How to pronounce thawing
Say it like THAW-ing. Thawing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAW).
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- THAW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thawing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thawing
American and British speakers say thawing in essentially the same way: /ˈθɔɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθɔːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAW-ing.
What does thawing mean?
- present participle and gerund of thaw How to pronounce thaw
- The process by which something thaws.
Where does thawing come from?
From thaw + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with thawing
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Questions about saying thawing
How do you pronounce thawing?
Say THAW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thawing?
Thawing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAW). Broken into parts: THAW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say thawing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɔɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθɔːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.