How to Pronounce "powdering"
word
ˈpaʊdɝɪŋ
POW-der-ing
pˈaʊdəɹɪŋ
POW-duh-ring
Definition
The act of applying a fine dry substance (like makeup powder or medicinal powder) onto a surface, often the skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊdɝɪŋ
British English
pˈaʊdəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-der-ing
UK
POW-duh-ring
Listen in Context
She is powdering her nose before the meeting.
The nurse is powdering the baby's skin after a bath.
He is powdering his feet to keep them dry.
She quickly started powdering her face when she saw the camera.