How to pronounce towering
Say it like TOW-uh-ring. Towering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW).
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- TOW
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWSay 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 towering
American and British speakers say towering in essentially the same way: /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOW-uh-ring.
What does towering mean?
- present participle and gerund of tower How to pronounce tower
- Very tall or high and dwarfing anything around it.
- The act or condition of being high above others.
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Words that rhyme with towering
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Questions about saying towering
How do you pronounce towering?
Say TOW-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towering?
Towering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW). Broken into parts: TOW · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say towering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.