How to Pronounce Sewing

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

sewing

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsəʊɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sewing”

"sewing" has 2 syllables: sew-ing. It rhymes with knowing and showing, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sowing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sewing mean?

verb

To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
“Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay.”
To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.

verb

To drain the water from.
Of a ship, to be grounded.

Synonyms

stitch

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Words that rhyme with sewing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowing showing lowing bowing owing sowing rowing towing hoeing toeing boeing going

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sewing"?▾

"Sewing" has 2 syllables: sew · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sewing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sewing" is /ˈsəʊɪŋ/.

What does "sewing" mean?▾

Sewing: To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.

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