How to pronounce yellowing
Say it like YEL-oh-ing. Yellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- oh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yellowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. 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 yellowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YEL-oh-ing.
What does yellowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of yellow How to pronounce yellow
- The process of turning yellow.
Words that rhyme with yellowing
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Questions about saying yellowing
How do you pronounce yellowing?
Say YEL-oh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛloʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjɛləʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yellowing?
Yellowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · oh · ing.
Is yellowing 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 /ˈjɛləʊɪŋ/ (YEL-oh-ing).