How to Pronounce Slowing

To pronounce "slowing", say SLOW-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SLOW-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “slowing”

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

What does slowing mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
  2. To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.

noun

  1. A deceleration; a slowing down.

Synonyms

decelerateslackendelayhinderretard

Words that rhyme with slowing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

easygoingongoingglowingflowingcrowinggrowingoutgoingforegoingforgoingunknowingoverflowingblowing

Related words

decelerationretardationslowdownslackeningretardinghamperingsetbackdecrease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slowing"?▾

"Slowing" has 2 syllables: slow · ing.

What does "slowing" mean?▾

Slowing: To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

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