How to pronounce vowing
Say it like VOW-ing. Vowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOW).
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- VOW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vowing
American and British speakers say vowing in essentially the same way: /ˈvaʊɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvaʊɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOW-ing.
What does vowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of vow How to pronounce vow
Words that rhyme with vowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vowing.
Questions about saying vowing
How do you pronounce vowing?
Say VOW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvaʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vowing?
Vowing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOW). Broken into parts: VOW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say vowing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaʊɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvaʊɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.