How to Pronounce "yellowing"
word
ˈjɛɫoʊɪŋ
YEL-oh-ing
jˈɛləʊɪŋ
YEL-uh-wing
Definition
The process of becoming yellow, often because of age or exposure to sunlight, usually referring to leaves, paper, teeth, or fabrics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɛɫoʊɪŋ
British English
jˈɛləʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YEL-oh-ing
UK
YEL-uh-wing
Listen in Context
The tree's leaves are yellowing in the fall.
Old paper often shows yellowing over time.
The pages of the book started yellowing.
You can tell it's an old photograph by the yellowing around the edges.