How to pronounce winnowing
Say it like WIN-oh-ing. Winnowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winnowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohGive this part a little weight. 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 winnowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WIN-oh-ing.
What does winnowing mean?
- The act of separating chaff from grain.
- present participle and gerund of winnow How to pronounce winnow
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Questions about saying winnowing
How do you pronounce winnowing?
Say WIN-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪˌnoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪˌnəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winnowing?
Winnowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · oh · ing.
Is winnowing 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 /ˈwɪˌnəʊɪŋ/ (WIN-oh-ing).