How to Pronounce Glowing

To pronounce "glowing", say GLOW-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glowing”

"glowing" has 2 syllables: glow-ing. It rhymes with easygoing and ongoing, if that helps it stick.

What does glowing mean?

verb

  1. To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.

    “The fire was still glowing after ten hours.”

  2. To radiate some emotional quality like light.

    “The zealots glowed with religious fervor.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb glow.

adjective

  1. That glows or glow.

    “glowing embers”

  2. Full of praise.

    “He received glowing references from his previous employers.”

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Words that rhyme with glowing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

easygoingongoingflowingcrowinggrowingoutgoingforegoingforgoingunknowingoverflowingblowingseagoing

Related words

aglowradiancebrightluminouslucentlambententhusiasticlive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glowing"?▾

"Glowing" has 2 syllables: glow · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "glowing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glowing" is /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/.

What does "glowing" mean?▾

Glowing: To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.

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