How to pronounce towing
Say it like TOH-ing. Towing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay 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 towing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-ing.
What does towing mean?
- present participle and gerund of tow How to pronounce tow
- The act by which something is towed.
Words that rhyme with towing
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Questions about saying towing
How do you pronounce towing?
Say TOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towing?
Towing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ing.
Is towing 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 /ˈtəʊɪŋ/ (TOH-ing).