How to Pronounce Cowering

To pronounce "cowering", say COW-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COW-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cowering”

"cowering" has 3 syllables: cow-er-ing. It rhymes with scouring and glowering, if that helps it stick.

What does cowering mean?

verb

  1. To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

    “He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over.”

  2. To crouch in general.

verb

  1. To cherish with care.

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Words that rhyme with cowering

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scouringgloweringtoweringfloweringempoweringdevouringsouringshoweringflouringpoweringdoweringbowering

Related words

cowardcowardlycringingfearfulcowingcowedquailingterrified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cowering"?▾

"Cowering" has 3 syllables: cow · er · ing.

What does "cowering" mean?▾

Cowering: To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

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